There are 6 ways to get from Tambov to Elista by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tambov to Volgograd stationbus
- Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Elistabus 2858
17h 9m₽1,729–3,234Train, bus via Volgograd
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Petrov Valtrain
- Take the train from Petrov Val to Volgograd-1train
- Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Elistabus
22h 53m₽3,302–8,392Drive 817.1 km
- Drive from Tambov to Elistacar 817.1 km
11h 9m₽5,407–7,810Train, fly
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1train
- Fly from Ternovka Airport (PEZ) to Elista Airport (ESL)plane PEZ - ESL
27h 57m₽9,143–41,633Train, bus
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Saratov 1 Passtrain 009Г / ...
- Take the bus from Saratov to Elistabus 2858
17h 32m₽3,379–6,221Bus via Borisoglebsk
- Take the bus from Tambov to Borisoglebskbus 650
- Take the bus from Borisoglebsk to Volgograd Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Elistabus
22h 6m₽2,533–4,780
Ternovka Airport (PEZ) to Elista Airport (ESL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambov to Elista is to bus which costs RUB 1700 - RUB 3300 and takes 17h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tambov to Elista is to drive which takes 11h 9m and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambov to Elista. However, there are services departing from Tambov and arriving at Elista via Volgograd Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
The distance between Tambov and Elista is 852 km. The road distance is 817.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambov to Elista without a car is to bus which takes 17h 9m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 3300.
It takes approximately 17h 9m to get from Tambov to Elista, including transfers.
Tambov to Elista bus services, operated by VolgaLine, depart from Tambov station.
Tambov to Elista bus services, operated by VolgaLine, arrive at Volgograd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambov to Elista is 817 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Tambov to Elista.
What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Elista, Russia?
You can take a bus from Tambov to Elista via Volgograd station and Volgograd Bus station in around 17h 9m.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Ternovka Airport to Elista Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–38,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Tambov 1 to Petrov Val
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,500–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,500–2,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,600–3,600
Train from Petrov Val to Volgograd-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,900
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,000–2,900
Train from Tambov 1 to Penza 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,300
Train from Tambov 1 to Saratov 1 Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Volgograd Bus station to Elista
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽750–1,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Volgograd Bus station to Elista
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽750–1,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Saratov to Elista
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Tambov to Borisoglebsk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Volgograd Bus station to Elista
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽750–1,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 (8442) 37‑37-90
- Website
- avtovokzal-volgograd.ru
Bus from Borisoglebsk to Volgograd Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽700–1,400
- Schedules at
- avtovokzal-volgograd.ru
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