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How to get fromRostov-on-Don to Elistaby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rostov-on-Don to Elista by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus via Krasnogvardeyskoye

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don to Krasnogvardeyskoyebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krasnogvardeyskoye to Elistabus bus
    8h 34m
    ₽2,128–3,087

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Volgodonsk Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Volgodonsk to Elistabus bus
    9h 24m
    ₽1,800–3,353

  3. Drive 448.7 km

    1. Drive from Rostov-on-Don to Elistacar car 448.7 km
    5h 49m
    ₽3,088–4,461

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rostov-on-Don to Elistataxi taxi 448.7 km
    5h 49m
    ₽8,000–10,000

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rostov Gl to Kavkazskayatrain train 004М / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kropotkin Bus station to Elistabus bus
    9h 25m
    ₽2,259–4,987

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rostov-on-Don to Elista.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 490.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Elista, Russia?

You can take a bus from Rostov-on-Don to Elista via Krasnogvardeyskoye in around 8h 34m.

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