There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Mahachkala by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane TBS - MCX
8h₽6,922–34,266Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Vladikavkaz Rail stationbus
- Take the train from Vladikavkaz to Prohladnaiatrain
- Take the train from Prohladnaia to Mahachkalatrain
17h 19m₽3,422–7,642Bus, train via Beslan
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Beslan to Prohladnaiatrain
- Take the train from Prohladnaia to Mahachkalatrain
14h 34mDrive 464.8 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Mahachkalacar 464.8 km
6h 38m₽4,802–6,936
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Mahachkala is to bus and train which costs RUB 3400 - RUB 8000 and takes 17h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Mahachkala is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs RUB 4800 - RUB 7000.
The distance between Tbilisi and Mahachkala is 295 km. The road distance is 464.8 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Mahachkala without a car is to bus and train via Beslan which takes 14h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h to get from Tbilisi to Mahachkala, including transfers.
Mahachkala is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 7:50 AM in Tbilisi and 6:50 AM in Mahachkala.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Mahachkala is 465 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Tbilisi to Mahachkala.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Mahachkala, Russia?
Red Wings and Nordwind Airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Uytash Airport (MCX) 6 times a week.
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Uytash Airport via Krasnodar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–37,000
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Uytash Airport via Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–34,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Beslan to Prohladnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽750–2,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽750–1,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
Train from Prohladnaia to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–3,100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,200–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,100
Train from Vladikavkaz to Prohladnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽800–1,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,500
Train from Prohladnaia to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–3,100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,200–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,100
- 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
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