The largest transportation hub near Pyatigorsk is the city of Mineralnye Vody, where
the international airport and
a major railway junction are located. Most guests arrive in this city.
By PlanePyatigorsk does not have its own airport; the nearest one is in Mineralnye Vody. The travel time from Moscow airports Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Sheremetyevo (with current restrictions on southern directions) is no more than 4.5 hours. The flight from St. Petersburg takes
just over 5 hours. Information on current direct flights to Mineralnye Vody can be found on
the airport's website.
From the Airport to the CityFrom the airport to Pyatigorsk, it takes about an hour: first, a 20-minute ride on shuttle bus No. 11 to the railway station, then a train to the city. Travel time by train is 40 minutes. A taxi will get you to your destination in half an hour. Taxi services are available at the airport, but for cost-effectiveness, we recommend using
YandexGo.
By TrainDirect trains to Pyatigorsk operate from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities in Russia.
Trains from Moscow's Kazansky and Kursky stations take from 22 to 35 hours. The journey from Moscow Station in St. Petersburg takes almost two days.
The fastest and most comfortable option is
the branded train "Kavkaz," which departs daily from Kazansky Station in Moscow. It is also possible to travel to the Mineralnye Vody railway station (then to Pyatigorsk by train or taxi).
Important! Due to the popularity of the Caucasian Mineral Waters as a tourist destination, the availability and cost of air and train tickets depend significantly on the season. September is still high season. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase tickets in advance.