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How to get fromSukhumi to Nalchikby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sukhumi to Nalchik by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sukhumi Bus station to Psou Border Crossingbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adler to Piatigorsktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    20h 23m

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sukhumi to Arkhyz Romanticcar car
    2. Take the bus from Arkhyz Romantic to Mineralnye Vody Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mineral'nye Vody to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    18h 23m
    ₽7,542–11,283

  3. Bus, train via Maykop

    1. Take the bus from Sukhumi Bus station to Psou Border Crossingbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adler to Maykoptrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    20h 28m

  4. Drive  784.4 km

    1. Drive from Sukhumi to Nalchikcar car 784.4 km
    11h 28m
    ₽7,700–11,122

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  • Distance: 755.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Sukhumi, Georgia and Nalchik, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Sukhumi to Nalchik. However, you can take the bus to Psou Border Crossing, walk to Hotel Russkiy dom, take the line 550 bus to Adler station, walk to Adler, take the train to Piatigorsk, walk to Pyatigorsk Bus station, then take the bus to Nalchik Bus station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sukhumi Bus station to Nalchik Bus station via Psou Border Crossing, Hotel Russkiy dom, Adler station, Adler, Maykop, and Maykop Bus station in around 20h 28m.

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