There are 6 ways to get from Tambov to Makhachkala 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 Makhachkalabus
28h 23m₽3,829–5,354Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Mahachkalatrain 133М / ...
29h 12m₽3,800–7,500Drive 1,355.4 km
- Drive from Tambov to Makhachkalacar 1,355.4 km
18h 33m₽9,155–13,224Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport
- Fly from Tambov Donskoye Airport (TBW) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane TBW - MCX
17h 35m₽9,319–41,008Train to Domodedovo International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Domodedovotrain
- Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane DME - MCX
13h 37m₽9,192–40,631Train to Moscow Vnukovo, fly
- Take the train from Tambov 1 to Moskva Paveleckaiatrain
- Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane VKO - MCX
13h 43m₽9,413–40,820
Tambov to Makhachkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambov to Makhachkala is to bus which costs RUB 3800 - RUB 5500 and takes 28h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tambov to Makhachkala is to train and fly which takes 13h 37m and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 41000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambov to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Tambov and arriving at Makhachkala via Volgograd Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambov 1 and arriving at Mahachkala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 12m.
The distance between Tambov and Makhachkala is 1489 km. The road distance is 1355.4 km.
The best way to get from Tambov to Makhachkala without a car is to bus which takes 28h 23m and costs RUB 3800 - RUB 5500.
It takes approximately 28h 23m to get from Tambov to Makhachkala, including transfers.
Tambov to Makhachkala bus services, operated by VolgaLine, depart from Tambov station.
Tambov to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Tambov 1 station.
The best way to get from Tambov to Makhachkala is to bus which takes 28h 23m and costs RUB 3800 - RUB 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 3800 - RUB 7500 and takes 29h 12m, you could also fly, which costs RUB 9000 - RUB 41000 and takes 17h 35m.
What companies run services between Tambov, Russia and Makhachkala, Russia?
You can take a bus from Tambov to Makhachkala via Volgograd station, Volgograd Bus station, and Makhachkala in around 28h 23m. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Tambov 1 to Mahachkala once daily. Tickets cost ₽3,800–7,500 and the journey takes 29h 12m.
- Website
- pobeda.aero
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Uytash Airport via Pulkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽12,000–55,000
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Uytash Airport via Moscow Vnukovo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–40,000
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Uytash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–36,000
- Website
- utair.ru
Flights from Tambov Donskoye Airport to Uytash Airport via Moscow Vnukovo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–40,000
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Uytash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–36,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Uytash Airport via Pulkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽11,000–47,000
- Website
- uralairlines.ru
Flights from Domodedovo International Airport to Uytash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–36,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Tambov 1 to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,800–7,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽16,000–23,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,800–5,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–7,500
Train from Tambov 1 to Domodedovo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Tambov 1 to Moskva Paveleckaia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–3,700
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,500–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,600–2,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,700–3,700
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Volgograd Bus station to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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Booking & Getting There
Tambov to Makhachkala bus services, operated by VolgaLine, arrive at Volgograd station.
Tambov to Makhachkala train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Mahachkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambov to Makhachkala is 1355 km. It takes approximately 18h 33m to drive from Tambov to Makhachkala.