There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Elista by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Beslan to Georgievsktrain
- Take the bus from Georgievsk to Elistabus
14h 52mFly, bus
cheapest- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane TBS - MRV
- Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody to Blagodarnyybus
- Take the bus from Blagodarnyy to Elistabus
13h₽5,396–29,164Drive 679.8 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Elistacar 679.8 km
9h 53m₽7,075–10,220Bus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Elistabus
15h 13m
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Elista is to drive which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 11000 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Elista is to drive which takes 9h 53m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi station to Elista. However, there are services departing from Ortachala Bus Station and arriving at Elista via Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Elista is 701 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Elista without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Tbilisi to Elista, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Elista bus services, operated by MiminoTrans Ge, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi to Elista bus services, operated by MiminoTrans Ge, arrive at Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station.
Elista is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 4:00 AM in Tbilisi and 3:00 AM in Elista.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Elista is 680 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Tbilisi to Elista.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Elista, Russia?
You can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Elista via Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station in around 15h 13m.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Mineralnye Vody Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽3,800–28,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Beslan to Georgievsk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽900–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽900–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
- Phone
- +995 555 68 50 05
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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