There are 3 ways to get from Tbilisi to Makhachkala by 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.
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₽3,422–7,642Drive 464.1 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Makhachkalacar 464.1 km
6h 37m₽4,765–6,883
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 4700 - 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 11:58 AM in Tbilisi and 10:58 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?
There is no direct connection from Tbilisi to Makhachkala. However, you can take the bus to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station, take the bus to Beslan, walk to Beslan, take the train to Prohladnaia, then take the train to Mahachkala. Alternatively, you can drive from Tbilisi to Makhachkala in around 6h 37m.
- 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
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- skppk.ru
Train from Beslan to Prohladnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽140–210
- Book at
- Russian Railways
Train from Vladikavkaz to Prohladnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽180–260
- Book at
- Russian Railways
- 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
- Phone
- +7 (918) 823 36 38
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Kavkaz
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Vladikavkaz Rail station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽2,000
- Website
- Trans Kavkaz
- Schedules at
- Trans Kavkaz
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