You can get to Elista by train from Moscow, but it will require more time and effort, since there are no direct flights to Elista and you will have to make transfers. Most often, tourists choose Volgograd as an intermediary city.
Travel route:
1. Train Moscow - Volgograd (18-20 hours depending on the type of train)
2. Volgograd - Elista (5-7 hours by bus or transfer)
Advantages:
- The opportunity to enjoy the views and travel slowly.
- You can make a stop in Volgograd and see its sights.
- A more budget-friendly option compared to a plane.
Disadvantages:
- Long travel time: about 23-27 hours with transfers.
- Need to change transport in Volgograd.
Train ticket price: from 2,800 to 4,000 rubles
Travel route:
1. Train Moscow - Volgograd (18-20 hours depending on the type of train)
2. Volgograd - Elista (5-7 hours by bus or transfer)
Advantages:
- The opportunity to enjoy the views and travel slowly.
- You can make a stop in Volgograd and see its sights.
- A more budget-friendly option compared to a plane.
Disadvantages:
- Long travel time: about 23-27 hours with transfers.
- Need to change transport in Volgograd.
Train ticket price: from 2,800 to 4,000 rubles