There are 5 ways to get from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bataysk
best- Take the train from Bataysk to Piatigorsktrain 810С
7h 18m₽1,421–3,301Bus
- Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus
7h 42m₽1,700–2,400Drive 499.7 km
- Drive from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorskcar 499.7 km
6h 48m₽3,153–4,554Train
- Take the train from Rostov Gl to Piatigorsktrain 004М / ...
7h 20m₽1,500–3,900Bus via Stavropol
- Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don to Stavropolbus
- Take the bus from Stavropol Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus
10h 4m₽2,147–3,039
Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk is to bus which costs RUB 1700 - RUB 2400 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs RUB 3100 - RUB 4600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rostov-on-Don bus station station and arriving at Pyatigorsk Bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostov Gl and arriving at Piatigorsk. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Rostov-on-Don and Pyatigorsk is 519 km. The road distance is 499.7 km.
The best way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk without a car is to train via Bataysk which takes 7h 18m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 3300.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk, including transfers.
Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Rostov-on-Don bus station.
Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Rostov Gl station.
The best way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk is to train via Bataysk which takes 7h 18m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 1700 - RUB 2400 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Pyatigorsk, Russia?
Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains) operates a train from Bataysk to Piatigorsk once daily. Tickets cost ₽1,400–2,500 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Pyatigorsk Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Bataysk to Piatigorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,400–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,800–2,500
Train from Rostov Gl to Piatigorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,500–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,800–2,600
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Rostov Gl to Piatigorsk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–3,900
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,000–13,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,800–3,900
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 (8652) 23 47 41
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
Bus from Rostov-on-Don to Stavropol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
- Book at
- Regionbilet
- Website
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
Bus from Stavropol Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
- Book at
- Regionbilet
- Website
- Stavropol Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Pyatigorsk Bus station.
Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Piatigorsk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk is 500 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Rostov-on-Don to Pyatigorsk.
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