We determine all the ways to get to the Dombai ski resort from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Mineralnye Vody, Kislovodsk and other cities. Is it easier to get there: by plane, train, car, bus or tour? We find out!
We went to Dombay three times as part of our road trips across the Caucasus. In this review, I will tell you about all the ways to get to Dombai from Moscow, Kislovodsk and other cities. And you, based on your location, decide how it is easier, faster, cheaper or more interesting for you to get to Dombai.
How to find and book a hotel in Dombay? We recommend using the services Roomguru or Hotellook.ru - we book accommodation there when we travel. Pay attention to the reviews and ratings of other vacationers - they will help you understand if the hotel is good or bad. By the way, we have already selected the best, in our opinion,.
How to get to Dombai from Moscow and St. Petersburg?
You can get to Dombai by any type of transport, but you need to understand that there is no airport or railway station in the resort, so the rest of the way will in any case need to be covered by car or bus.
Air
Plane is one of the easiest ways to get to Dombai from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The best flight is to Min. Water... You can also fly to Nalchik, Vladikavkaz, Krasnodar, but the distance from these cities to Dombai is much greater, so we choose Mineralnye Vody.
Tickets from Moscow to Min. Water is very cheap - from 3000 rubles round trip! There are many flights, a variety of airlines fly (Nordwind, NordStar, Utair, "Russia", Ural Airlines, etc.), so it won't be a problem to fly to the resort. Find tickets from Moscow →
It will be slightly more expensive to fly to Dombay from St. Petersburg. Airplane tickets cost from 5000 rubles round trip. There are both direct flights and transfers. Tickets from St. Petersburg →
Advice: pay attention to baggage and carry-on baggage allowances when booking tickets, in the economy fares of some airlines, you need to pay extra for baggage separately.
Online ticket prices
A train
One way fare is indicated.
The Kavkaz branded train (004C) can travel from Moscow to Nevinnomyssk in just 21 hours. Plazkart tickets cost from 3900 rubles, in a compartment - from 4400 rubles. Other trains take 25-30 hours. The cheapest tickets with a reserved seat start at 2500 rubles.
Railway tickets from Moscow to Kislovodsk cost from 2800 rubles, to Mineralnye Vody - from 2600 rubles.
It will take two days to get to Mineralnye Vody from St. Petersburg by train. Tickets cost from 3,300 rubles (reserved seat) and 4,800 rubles. (compartment). Trains to Nevinnomyssk from the Northern capital reach a little faster - in 40 hours. Tickets also cost from 3300 rubles.
You can view the train schedule and buy a ticket online on the tutu.ru website.
How much does a trip to Dombay cost? Read about at the resort.
How to get from the airport or train station directly to Dombai? Possible options:
- shuttle Buses;
- taxi;
- transfer;
- rented car.
Read more about them below.
Buses
Perhaps the bus is the most unfortunate way to get to Dombai from Moscow, and even more so from St. Petersburg. Coming from the capital, you will spend more than a day on the way and will certainly get very tired of such a trip. A one-way ticket for buses to Dombay from Moscow from travel agencies costs from 2300 rubles. Expensive and inconvenient.
Car
The distance from Moscow to Dombai is 1600 km. The path runs along the excellent M4 "Don" highway - you can drive quickly and easily, but boring (don't expect picturesque landscapes until the very foothills of the Caucasus). The path runs through Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don, Armavir, Nevinnomyssk, Cherkessk.
Tour package
There is another interesting way to easily and inexpensively get to Dombay - buy a ready-made tour package. The price will already include flight, transfer to the resort (not always, you need to specify!), Accommodation, insurance and meals (if provided). Convenient and simple - you don't need to delve into the nuances of the complicated and contradictory South Russian transport system yourself.
The cost of tours for two people with a departure from Moscow:
- 3 nights - from 16 thousand rubles;
- 5 nights - from 20 thousand rubles;
- 7 nights - from 26 thousand rubles.
From an economic point of view, going to Dombay on a tour (at least from Moscow) is quite profitable.
To Dombay from Min. Waters, Kislovodsk, Nevinnomyssk
Personal car
Distance from Min. Waters to Dombai - 200 km, from Kislovodsk - 160 km. Roads: A157 and A155. Distance from Nevinnomyssk - 180 km along the A155 highway. Not the best road surface on the section between Kislovodsk and Karachaevsk (especially on the outskirts of the latter), but on the way there are excellent views, including Elbrus. Then, from Karachaevsk to Dombai itself, there is just an excellent track with perfect new asphalt.
The advantage of traveling by private car is obvious - you can stop along the way at points with especially picturesque panoramic views, and there will be many of them. I will write a separate report about our personal experience of traveling to Dombay by car.
On a note: about halfway from Karachaevsk to Dombai is the city of Teberda - you can visit the zoo there.
Rent a Car
If you do not have personal transport, but the spirit of freedom of independent travel insists on getting a car, then the car can be rented. Easy car rental search - Skyscanner Car Hire.
Taxi / transfer
If personal transport is not needed, then you can order a transfer or taxi. We recommend looking for and booking a transfer at the service - you yourself choose the route, the car of the desired class and capacity, and at the airport at the appointed hour the driver will meet you with a sign. Estimated time it takes to get from Mineralnye Vody airport to Dombai is 3 hours. As a car for the transfer, you can choose a sedan, minivan or minibus with a capacity of up to 19 people.
It is better to book a taxi in advance, taxi drivers at the airport, as usual, will overcharge.
Buses
From Mineralnye Vody, Kislovodsk, Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol and other large cities in southern Russia and the Caucasus, both regular buses from bus stations and private carriers (for example, "Gulliver") go to Dombai and Teberda. One way ticket from Min. Waters to Dombai cost from 850 rubles (as you can see, the price is comparable to an individual transfer per person). There are both direct buses to Dombay and flights only to Teberda (from there you will need to take another bus or taxi). Travel by regular buses to Teberda is cheaper.
On a note: if you decide to go to Dombai or Teberda by regular buses from Mineralnye Vody, Kislovodsk, etc., we recommend that you check the current schedule by calling the bus station of the city you need.
To Dombay from Volgograd
Distance - 800 km. You can get to Dombai from Volgograd along the highway through Elista, Stavropol, Cherkessk.
I recommend staying for a day in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, admiring Buddhist architecture, visiting the datsan ( Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni with the tallest statue of Buddha in Europe) and taste the national cuisine of the Kalmyks. The steppe landscapes of Kalmykia are also very interesting, but, alas, the quality of the road surface is average. We drove this road in October, returning home from the Caucasus.
What is the best way to get to Dombai?
Choose a method based on your goals, budget, available time and location.
- If you live in the south of Russia, then you can get to the resort by private car or buses.
- If you are planning a big trip across the Caucasus, and visiting Dombai is only a part of it, you definitely need to either go by car or rent it on the spot - you cannot get to many places in the Caucasus without personal transport.
- If you have only a few days or a week at your disposal, and you only plan to ride on the slopes of the Dombai mountains, then it is better to choose a plane. You can fly both independently and on a tour - inexpensively and quickly.
Over the past decades, the village of Dombai in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic has become one of the most popular in Russia with a developed infrastructure. Snow-white mountain peaks, fast-flowing rivers with powerful waterfalls, beautiful alpine lakes, picturesque fir forests and alpine meadows, the purest mountain air - all this is Dombay. How to get from Moscow? This question is increasingly being asked in search engines by Internet users. Let's consider various possibilities to get to Dombai, so that when you go on a trip, you can choose the most comfortable option for yourself, and minimize the loss of time.
Features of a trip to Dombay from Moscow
When going to Dombay, first of all, you should take into account that the resort has neither an airport nor a railway station, so changes are inevitable. The rest of the journey will have to be covered by bus or car. From the major cities of the North Caucasus region, where you arrive by plane or train, there are several ways to get to Dombai.
Regular buses run regularly between and Karachay-Cherkessia. Most likely, you will have to make another change in Cherkessk or Teberda. To avoid the disadvantages of traveling by public transport, you can use a taxi, which can be ordered in advance using the capabilities of a special portal.
Many owners of private hotels and hotels in Dombai, by agreement, can organize a transfer from the airport or train station. Renting a car (or initially driving your own car) is the best option for those who plan to visit not only Dombai, but also visit other interesting places in the North Caucasus.
How to get to Dombai from Moscow by plane
An airplane is the fastest, but also the most expensive way to travel. You can fly from the capital to the nearest one to Dombai at any time of the day from Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo by direct flights of various airlines. Approximately two hours after departure, you will already arrive at the largest of the Caucasian airports. An alternative option is to fly from Moscow to Stavropol.
The further way from the airport to Dombai can be done by the tourist bus of the "Gulliver" company, which runs daily during the ski season from December to March. It is better to check the departure time of the bus in advance. At other times, you can take a minibus to the Minvod bus station and cover the rest of the way to the resort by a regular bus with a change in Teberda. Connoisseurs of speed and comfort will prefer to continue the route from the airport by taxi, and in less than four hours they will arrive at Dombai - a ski resort!
How to get from Moscow by train
Going to Dombay by rail is a relatively inexpensive and quite acceptable option. Trains leave from Kurskiy, Paveletskiy and Kazanskiy railway stations of the capital to Mineralnye Vody, Nevinnomyssk and Kislovodsk. You will have to spend 28-38 hours on the road.
Further movement options depend on which of the train stations you arrive at. From Mineralnye Vody station, the ways to get to Dombai are the same as from the airport.
From Kislovodsk you can always take a regular bus to Teberda, and then transfer to a minibus to the village. You can also take the opportunity to travel by excursion buses of the Kislovodsk travel companies organizing one-day tours to Dombay.
Despite the fact that Nevinnomyssk is the closest to Dombai, it is impossible to get directly from it to the village. You will have to get by bus or train to Cherkessk, and then by shuttle bus to the resort.
How to get from Moscow to Dombay by bus
There is one more way to get to Dombay. How to get from Moscow? There is another option - bus. A number of companies organize direct flights from Moscow to Dombay on comfortable and modern buses of superior comfort, equipped with everything necessary for a pleasant trip. They are equipped with dry closets, televisions, audio and video systems, and boilers. This is the cheapest (and also direct) option, perfect for those who are not in a hurry.
True, such buses make daily or weekly runs only during the ski season, so those wishing to relax in Dombai at other times of the year will have to look for other ways to travel.
Dombay: how to get from Moscow by car
Traveling to Dombay by your own car is a budget option that many people like. This option attracts by its independence from transport schedules, lack of transfers and a great opportunity to admire the delightful panoramic views of the Caucasus. You can stop wherever you like.
If you decide to travel from Moscow to Dombay by car, then you will have a long journey of about 1600 km. M4 "Don" passes through Voronezh and Rostov-on-Don. After Nevinnomyssk you will need to turn to Cherkessk, then drive through Karachaevsk and Teberda. The road will take more than a day.
Choose the option that suits you personally and travel with pleasure. Come to Dombay! How to get from Moscow, we tried to tell you in as much detail as possible.
When I set off on the train across the North Caucasus, I assumed, of course, that I would get vivid impressions. But I had no idea how much this region would hook me. How beautiful these mountains, passes, gorges will be ...
And in this article I want to tell you what skiing is. dombay resort in summer.
What does an ordinary person know about Dombai? That it is somewhere in the Caucasus, that avid skiers are trying to get there, that it is beautiful there. We went there with about the same knowledge. And here's what came of it.
Dombay: why it is worth coming here, even if you are not a skier
Usually, when they say the words "unique nature" to me, describing a place, I begin to suspect that it is not so unique.
Well, think for yourself: would it ever occur to anyone in a travel guide to Austria to emphasize the unique nature? I doubt it. For this is illogical, if only because in neighboring Germany and Switzerland it will be very similar. In general, all large mountains are somewhat similar. And the most interesting thing: having visited some of the big mountains, you fall in love with all the others in absentia. Have you noticed?
How to get there
By plane you can fly to the airport in Kavminvody. From the Mineralnye Vody bus station you can take a bus to Teberda , and from there take a taxi or a bus to Dombai.
But the most pleasant option is, of course, to travel around the Caucasus, as we do in our car. We drove from the direction of Kislovodsk and drove out of the mountains onto the highway just at Cherkessk.
By car from Cherkessk (the capital of Karachay-Cherkessia) you will reach Dombai along the A-155 highway in 2-2.5 hours. And believe me - this will be one of the most beautiful roads in your life!
While we were driving, I involuntarily had associations with the same Swiss landscapes:
These paintings would be called “Alpine pastorals” if the minaret towers and rickety fences were removed. And add the bell towers of Catholic churches, coupled with the high-speed rail and autobahn.
By the way, one of the peculiarities of this region is cars without license plates. This is how local horsemen ride. The traffic police officers obviously do not touch them (wai, yes, all the same!), But with the camera, which was installed by the feds and which records everyone by state number, it is unlikely that it will be possible to agree.
Instead of cows with bells, lean stallions graze along the slopes along the road. It’s customary to be proud and admire horses in the Caucasus! As well as in, in Karachay-Cherkessia there is a subject for pride.
The existence of two separate breeds, Kabardian and Karachai, was officially recognized in 1935 - although in the first volume of the state herd book all Caucasian breeds were united under the general term "mountain". In 1943, after repressions and deportation of the Karachais to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, all references to this people, including the name of the local horse breed, were cleared. Of course, the Karachai horses themselves continued to exist, but they were recorded as Kabardian. It was only possible to “rehabilitate” the breed as a separate breed in the 1980s, but the controversy continues to this day.
And we are already approaching Teberda - once the largest anti-tuberculosis resort in the USSR.
Teberda: say yes to nature
The resort is located at an altitude of 1300-1400 meters above sea level, in the picturesque valley of the Teberda river.
This particular resort will become your transit point if you go to Dombay not by car, but fly by plane to the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
For a resident of large cities, Teberda will seem like a big village. But once it was with her that the tourist boom to these places began. Only then it was not skiers or lovers of trekking in the mountains who were eager to rest here. And people with tuberculosis, which they called "the plague of the 19th century."
The climate of Teberda is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, low humidity and high air ionization (50 times higher than in cities and on the plains). Another point is the special wind regime. The valley receives both fresh air from the surrounding mountains and warm air from the Black Sea. At the same time, thanks to the mountains, biologically active substances, phytoncides produced by plants - relict pines and meadow grasses - are retained in the valley. So this place is one great natural inhaler.
In 1870, in these places, the wife of Captain Kuzovlev, who was the right hand of the head of this whole district, was successfully cured of consumption. To celebrate, the captain built a dacha in these places, where his wife lived happily for another 20 years.
Another lucky man who was helped by the local climate from tuberculosis was Islam Krymshamkhalov, a Karachai artist and public figure. Having settled in Teberda, Krymshamkhalov became one of the main beautifiers of the resort. In 1910, a letter was written to the then governor of the Caucasus, Illarion Ivanovich Vorontsov-Dashkova, and the next year the construction of state-owned dachas, the prototypes of modern boarding houses, began in Teberda.
In the same year, at the Pirogov Congress of Doctors in Moscow, Teberda was officially recognized mountain climatic resort ... So Teberda became an alternative not only to the Crimean, where domestic asthmatics and tuberculosis patients were traditionally treated, but also to expensive resorts and. Here they are, the origins of import substitution, friends :-)
The first Soviet health resorts appeared here in 1923, and in the 1930s Teberda turned into a privileged resort; large ministries and departments built sanatoriums here.
Even now Teberda has not lost either the status of a federal resort or its main advantages. The nature here is still defiantly beautiful, as we have personally seen. And it is through Teberda, like a hundred years ago, that the only road passes - the former Voenno-Sukhum road, now the federal highway A-155.
It is only 25 kilometers from here to Dombai (20 minutes by car).
And the closer we get to it, the more it starts to seem to me that I am traveling again in the mountains of Switzerland ...
Because that pyramidal peak over there reminds me of the Matterhorn.
And here he is dombay settlement... It is located at 1600 m above sea level. This place is called Dombayskoy Polyana... Three gorges converge here. And accordingly, three rivers merge together - Alibek, Dombay-Ulgen and Amanauz.
The town itself is small. Just a couple of turns - and we are already entering the parking lot at the lower station of the cable car.
Dombay in the summer: what is worth visiting
Mount Dombai-Ulgen is the highest peak of the Western Caucasus (4046 m), which gave the name to the entire region. It is located east of the resort village of Dombay, on the border of Abkhazia and Karachay-Cherkessia.
Dombay has been known in our country as a ski resort since the late 1960s. In our time, in terms of infrastructure, the resort lags behind more modern competitors. But the prices here are more democratic, and the atmosphere is almost homey.
No sooner had we got out of the car than an uncle jumped up to us and, in a friendly way, offered us not to overpay for the ascent on the new cable car, but to ride on the old one, 300 rubles cheaper.
We looked at it ... Maybe it is romantic, of course, but I don't want to risk it. We go to the ticket office of the new cable car.
Prices for a new lift
One climb for 3 stages costs 1050 rubles. Winter ski passes (judging by the price list at the checkout) were as follows: 1 day - 1600 rubles, 2 days - 2840, 3 - 3910 rubles. Very sincere, compared to the prices in Krasnaya Polyana.
The rise starts from the 1590 mark, which is already quite a lot. The first stage of the cable car - up to a mark of 2277 meters - is a gondola, i.e. 8-seater closed booths. And the view from them to the valley opens like this:
At 2277 meters, you can walk a little, take pictures and gather courage if you are afraid of heights - there will be a chair lift further.
If you love hand-made souvenirs, then great shopping is also waiting for you here:
Yes, and before boarding the wheelchair, it is worthwhile to warm up - the temperature upstairs will be 10 degrees lower than in the valley. So take your last chance.
We pass to the chair. Of course, there are no waiting lines for boarding.
We rise higher and higher. So a snowball appeared on the track. You can't see the snow cannons, which means it's a natural product, as they say.
As I learned later, after returning from Dombai, the artificial snowmaking system had already been purchased and will appear on the ski slopes of the Dombai resort in December 2018, by the beginning of the new winter season.
In the meantime, we admire the natural beauties. The landscapes are simply breathtaking! How can this be conveyed in words?
True, the sight of people traveling in the opposite chairs is a little alarming - they are wrapped in clothes, like the Germans near Moscow:
But after Elbrus, which met us with a blizzard, we are no longer afraid.
Why is it worth taking the cable car in the summer
Dombai glade and the surrounding mountains are legendary places. For climbers, Dombay is generally a cult place. It was with them, the climbers, that the development of the region began in the pre-war years. The skiers came later. But it is for them that money is now being invested in the infrastructure of the region.
Although it is the old recognizable views that remain the hallmark of Dombai. Like, for example, that hotel in the form of a "flying saucer":
In this regard, local guides will surely tell you the legend of how the aliens once landed on this place, and they liked it so much that they changed their minds to fly away and parked their "ship" here forever ... Well, looking at the panoramas of these mountains, willingly believe it.
Along the way, I note for myself that tracks on Dombai not difficult: rather wide and not too steep on the slope.
We approach the mark of 3035 meters above sea level. It's cool here, of course, and warm things save you. You can go another 200 m higher in a chairlift. But for now we decide to look around here.
First, let's go to capture an excellent view of Mount Belalakaya:
If you, like us, have seen many mountain resorts during your tourist century, and in your archive there are 100,500 photos with mountain views, then this inscription will remind you exactly where you enjoyed panoramas of snow-capped peaks.
There are simple cafes here, where skiers seem to dine.
Tourists with pretensions will definitely not be enthusiastic about visiting such "authentic" establishments. I'm not even talking about the toilet, which hangs over the abyss (note - the cost of a visit is 30 rubles):
There are also about a dozen different souvenir stalls here - what if, for complete happiness, you urgently need that cute hat with ears?
But this is understandable, everything is as it should be. Where there are tourists, there are souvenirs.
But what this uncle was doing at the ski resort with two machine guns in an embrace - we still did not understand:
We let him go ahead and wait for the next chair. We decided not to climb another 200 meters: everything sank in a cloud, visibility was zero, and we did not smile at all to freeze on the chair.
On the way down, a piercing wind blows in the face. But we still manage to make a couple more beautiful shots:
Below we are overtaken by a feeling of hunger, and in search of food we go to the other side of the river, across the bridge:
How much does it cost to eat at Dombai
On the other side of the river we find stalls and a couple of cafes standing in a plump.
The prices for food in Dombai in summer and winter are almost the same and depend on the level of the institution. Our favorite khychins cost from 100 rubles in a cafe, from 130-200 rubles in a restaurant. The main fillings are meat, potatoes, cottage cheese or soft cheese with herbs. But you can't guess with them: they can serve small ones, where the cat cried to fillings, or, on the contrary, they can bring such that one can eat up with this snack.
The main dishes include: river and lake trout (from 250 rubles per serving, usually one big fish), the same cost is mountainous and Karachai-style meat. A teapot of mountain tea with honey or jam - from 150 rubles. Lagman and shurpa usually from 150 rubles per serving. In general, you can eat in a cafe from 500 rubles for two.
What to see in the vicinity of Dombai
And we begin to desperately regret that we did not take another couple of days to visit Dombai ...
Some attractions are accessible by our car - roads are paved to them. However, the bus cannot travel along the mountain roads, so there are no large groups of tourists at these sites. Some of them, as we were told, will have to walk on foot along the picturesque mountain trails.
In general, summer holidays in Dombai can turn out to be very, very diverse, there is no shortage of excursions and entertainment.
Prices for some activities: ATV rental - about 2000 rubles; horseback riding - from 1000 rubles per person; fishing - from 500 rubles
There is one nuance: many natural beauties of the Teberda Biosphere Reserve, in addition, the border with Abkhazia is located nearby. Therefore, the scheme here is the same as in Krasnaya Polyana: if you go on these routes, you will have to issue a pass to the border zone. Previously, it had to be done in advance (2-3 days) in Cherkessk, but now you can get it directly from the forester on the route. But you need to have your passport with you and fill out a form. This is done for free.
But the trails in the reserve are paid. The cost of the pass is 100-150 rubles. Agree, it's not much if all these lakes and waterfalls are really as beautiful as in the photos in tourist brochures.
Where to stay in Dombai
There are quite a few guest houses and hotels on Dombai. All of them differ from each other in the level of accommodation, the quality of the services provided. However, all Dombai hotels are famous for their Caucasian hospitality and homeliness. The price level in the summer and winter months is of course different.
In the off-season, a double standard can be found from 1300 rubles, in winter the cost of rooms in most hotels starts from 2000 rubles. Modest apartments cost from 2 thousand rubles, a higher level - from 4 thousand. As a rule, prices go up by the New Year.
In Dombai, we rested in the off-season (May 2018) and, choosing options for ourselves, looked at the following hotels:
- Chateau Leopard
- Hotel National
- Crystal Hotel
- Meridian
- Andersen Hotel
- Hotel Gonachkhir
If you need something simpler, you can ask the price of these options:
- Hotel Sokol
- Dombai's crown
- Star
- Altair-Dombay
- Sky Hotel
- Hotel Stella
If you do not want to independently organize your vacation in Dombai, then you can buy a ready-made tour.
All hands on deck!
In general, if you plan your vacation in Dombai not during the ski season (and here it lasts from December to April), get ready for dizzying mountain trails and incredible adventures. And take at least a week to your vacation!
Because now, after returning from this region, I have already made a whole list of why I want to return there. If you are also a supporter of outdoor activities, then these places will also capture you ...
I look forward to your comments and questions.
See you on the blog!
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Due to the majestic mountain peaks and amazing white snow, Dombay has been popular for many athletes and fans of extreme recreation for many years. In this beautiful place, there is an excellent opportunity to go skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and mountaineering as well as skiing. Well-developed tourist and hotel infrastructure makes it possible to have a good and comfortable time and enjoy all the delights of this beautiful resort. Lovers of such a holiday will find something to do here.
How to get there
This resort can be reached from anywhere in our country in various ways. Of course, the fastest way is by plane. It is also very convenient because the nearest airfield is very close, in Mineralnye Vody. Traveling by train has both pros and cons. The first is the relatively low cost of the ticket, but the disadvantage is the long travel time. The train arrives at the Nevinnomyssk railway station, after which you can get to Dombai by regular bus, taxi or by renting a car. You can also get to this resort village using tourist buses. Travel by bus will be comparable in cost to travel by train. You can get by bus not only from Moscow, but also from other Russian cities. A great way to get to this resort is by driving your own car. You will get the opportunity not only to get directly to Dombai itself, but also to enjoy the excellent scenery during the trip.
We get to Dombay by plane
Air flight to Dombay by plane is the fastest way for vacationers to get to this resort in the shortest possible time. The plane lands at the largest Caucasian airport - Mineralnye Vody. Many airlines operate direct flights to this airport not only from Moscow, but also from other large cities of Russia. The flight won't take too long. For example, you can get from Moscow to Mineralnye Vody by plane in about 2 hours.
You can get from the airport to the place of rest by regular or tourist bus, by taxi or by renting a car. The distance from Mineralnye Vody to Dombai is about 240 kilometers.
If you intend to get from the airport by a tourist bus, then you need to take into account that they run from early December to mid-March. As a rule, they leave the airport at lunchtime, and if from the railway station - in the morning.
If you decide to rent a car, you can use the services of any company in Mineralnye Vody that is engaged in such activities. All of them have large fleets and you can choose a car for every taste. It can be both a domestic car and a foreign one, including business and VIP class. Such companies work at any time of the year, around the clock.
We get to Dombay by train
The cheapest and easiest way to get to the resort from any region of Russia is by train. Trains arrive in the cities closest to Dombai: Mineralnye Vody, Nalchik, Cherkessk, Nevinnomyssk. If you intend to travel from Moscow, then this can be done from the Kursk, Kazanskiy or Paveletskiy railway stations.
The train doesn't take too long. Most often, a little over a day. After the train arrives, it will not be a problem to get to the resort using a regular or tourist bus or taxi. The tourist bus leaves at approximately 7 am. If desired, you can rent a car.
We get to Dombay by bus
Many travel companies transport tourists to this resort using comfortable buses. The flight schedule for each travel company is different. These can be both daily and weekly flights. To get all the necessary information, you should call the travel agency and clarify everything.
Tourist buses are more comfortable. They are equipped with audio-visual equipment so that passengers do not have to be bored on the way. The buses have boilers and dry closets. There is an accompanying person on every bus. The road from Moscow passes through Lipetsk, Tula, Voronezh and Rostov regions. In addition, making a bus trip you pass through the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, as well as the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. Well, the final stop of the bus is the resort village of Dombay.
We get to Dombay by personal car
To Dombai from Moscow by car, you should take the federal highway - M4 "Don", which passes through Rostov, Nevinnomyssk, Cherkessk, Teberda. The distance from Moscow to Dombai is approximately 1600 kilometers.
