There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi 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, train via Beslan
best- 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 34mBus, 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₽3,423–7,643Drive 464.1 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Makhachkalacar 464.1 km
6h 37m₽4,856–7,014Fly
- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane TBS - MCX
15h 12m₽7,143–36,549
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Makhachkala is to bus and train which costs RUB 3400 - RUB 8000 and takes 17h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Makhachkala is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs RUB 4800 - RUB 7000.
The distance between Tbilisi and Makhachkala is 611 km. The road distance is 464.1 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Makhachkala without a car is to bus and train via Beslan which takes 14h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 34m to get from Tbilisi to Makhachkala, including transfers.
Makhachkala is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 9:53 AM in Tbilisi and 8:53 AM in Makhachkala.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Makhachkala is 464 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Tbilisi to Makhachkala.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Makhachkala, Russia?
Georgian Airways, UTair Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Uytash Airport (MCX) twice daily.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Uytash Airport via Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽6,500–36,000
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Uytash Airport via Mineralnye Vody, Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–38,000
- 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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