There are 3 ways to get from Tbilisi to Karachayevsk by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus
- Take the taxi from Kislovodsk to Karachayevsktaxi
10h 6mDrive 507.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tbilisi to Karachayevskcar 507.3 km
7h 22m₽5,098–7,364Bus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Pyatigorsk to Karachaevskbus
10h 59m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Karachayevsk is to drive which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 7500 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Karachayevsk is to drive which takes 7h 22m and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi station to Karachayevsk. However, there are services departing from Ortachala Bus Station and arriving at Karachaevsk via Pyatigorsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Karachayevsk is 522 km. The road distance is 507.3 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Karachayevsk without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Tbilisi to Karachayevsk, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Karachayevsk bus services, operated by MiminoTrans Ge, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi to Karachayevsk bus services, operated by MiminoTrans Ge, arrive at Pyatigorsk Bus station.
Karachayevsk is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 7:40 AM in Tbilisi and 6:40 AM in Karachayevsk.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Karachayevsk is 507 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Tbilisi to Karachayevsk.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Karachayevsk, Russia?
You can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Karachaevsk via Pyatigorsk in around 10h 59m.
- Phone
- +995 555 68 50 05
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- Kavminvody Avto
Bus from Pyatigorsk to Karachaevsk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽340
- Website
- Kavminvody Avto
- Book at
- Regionbilet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–3,200
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