There are 4 ways to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus via Vladikavkaz
best- Take the train from Mahachkala to Prohladnaiatrain
- Take the train from Prohladnaia to Vladikavkaztrain
- Take the bus from Sady Shaldona 59 to Tbilisi Didubebus
20h 37m$44–95Bus
- Take the bus from Makhachkala to Nevinnomysskbus
- Take the bus from Nevinnomyssk to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
24h 48m$130–143Drive 484.1 km
- Drive from Makhachkala to Rustavicar 484.1 km
7h 8m$60–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Mahachkala to Mineralnye Vodytrain 135С
- Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
21h 27m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi is to train and bus via Vladikavkaz which costs $40 - $95 and takes 20h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Makhachkala to Rustavi. However, there are services departing from Makhachkala and arriving at Dadiani II Deadlock via Nevinnomyssk and Ortachala Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.
The distance between Makhachkala and Rustavi is 636 km. The road distance is 484.1 km.
The best way to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi without a car is to train and bus via Vladikavkaz which takes 20h 37m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 20h 37m to get from Makhachkala to Rustavi, including transfers.
Makhachkala to Rustavi bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Makhachkala station.
Makhachkala to Rustavi bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Nevinnomyssk station.
Rustavi is 1h ahead of Makhachkala. It is currently 22:29 in Makhachkala and 23:29 in Rustavi.
Yes, the driving distance between Makhachkala to Rustavi is 484 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Makhachkala to Rustavi.
What companies run services between Makhachkala, Russia and Rustavi, Georgia?
You can take a vehicle from Makhachkala to Rustavi via Makhachkala, Nevinnomyssk, Ortachala Bus Station, Ortachala Central Bus Station, and Dadiani II Deadlock in around 24h 48m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Mahachkala to Prohladnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–40
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $85–130
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $14–19
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $27–40
Train from Prohladnaia to Vladikavkaz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $70–100
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $9–13
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $21–29
Train from Mahachkala to Mineralnye Vody
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $95–140
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $17–23
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $30–45
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- info@mail.skppk.ru
- Website
- skppk.ru
Train from Prohladnaia to Vladikavkaz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Book at
- Russian Railways
- Phone
- +7 (918) 823 36 38
- transkavkazt@mail.ru
- Website
- Trans Kavkaz
Bus from Sady Shaldona 59 to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- Trans Kavkaz
- Schedules at
- Trans Kavkaz
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Makhachkala to Nevinnomyssk
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +995 555 68 50 05
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nevinnomyssk to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $97
- Schedules at
- vk.com
Bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vk.com
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