Batumi Bus Stations: Addresses and Departure Points
In short: how to find your bus
Start by finding the carrier and the trip for your date, then look up where it leaves from. For Georgian Bus services to Kutaisi Airport, the departure point given is the new bus station at 11 Giorgi Tsabadze Street (formerly Gogol Street), platform No. 14. Double-check it in the official Georgian Bus FAQ before you set off.
Information checked on 22 October 2026. An office address, a pin on the map and a boarding point can be three different things: for the journey you need the address of your own trip.
Bus station, office or stop: what to look for
A bus station brings departure bays and ticket desks together. A carrier's office may handle sales and passenger requests, while a stop is simply where you board. If your ticket just says "Batumi" with no detailed address, that alone will not get you to the right bus.
Main points and addresses
The Batumi Central building. The photo of the facade does not mark a specific bus platform.
| Point and what it is for | Address or landmark | How to find the right boarding point | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Bus, departures to Kutaisi Airport | 11 Giorgi Tsabadze Street, formerly Gogol Street; platform No. 14 | Check the date, the trip and the carrier's message; do not assume this platform applies to other companies | Georgian Bus FAQ, 22.10.2026 |
| Metro Georgia, head office | 11 Gogol Street, per the contact page | Ask Metro for the boarding address of your trip; do not treat the office as one | Metro Georgia contacts, 22.10.2026 |
| Old bus station, reference landmark | 1 Mayakovsky Street in the tourist guide; 1 St. Severian Achareli Street on the listing | First confirm the carrier, the right entrance and the actual departure | Older Visit Batumi guide; old bus station listing, 22.10.2026 |
| Batumi Central, railway complex | Tourist information centre inside the building: 4 Queen Tamar Avenue | For a train, look for the station; for a bus, use the separate address or pin from your trip | Visit Batumi information centres, 22.10.2026 |
| 1 Gogol Street, address from the older tourist guide | Do not confuse with No. 11 | Before travelling, get the carrier to confirm this exact address | Tourist guide, 22.10.2026 |
Take the coordinates of the bus platform from the link in your ticket or the carrier's message. A pin for the whole building may sit by a different entrance; on site, check the platform and the company name.
The old bus station and private marshrutkas
A bus and minibuses by the building. Earlier photo from the old bus station section; date taken unknown.
For the old bus station, keep both street names from the table. Before you go, do not just ask "does a marshrutka go to my town?" but also where it boards, what time it leaves and how you pay for the seat.
If it leaves once the minibus fills up, ask how long you might wait and whether there is a fixed last departure. The word "marshrutka" by itself means neither a regular interval nor that you can turn up without booking.
At a private stop, first find out the carrier's name and the final destination. Do not get on just because someone is calling out a town name: check where you will be dropped off, what happens with luggage and the full price before handing over any money.
For Keda, Khulo, Makhuntseti and other routes into mountain Adjara, use the separate guide to marshrutkas in Batumi and Adjara. Here the key thing is choosing the departure point and not confusing a suburban service with getting across town.
Gogol, Tsabadze and Batumi Central: how not to mix them up
Buses by a building with an arched roof. Earlier photo from this page; it does not confirm today's departure point.
Example. You have found the Metro Georgia office at 11 Gogol Street in the company's contacts. That address does not automatically tell you where to find a Metro bus. Georgian Bus, in a separate answer about getting to the airport, names 11 Giorgi Tsabadze Street and platform No. 14. Matching house numbers are no substitute for checking with the carrier.
If the map and the ticket show different street names, save both names and the link to the pin. Before calling a taxi, ask the carrier to confirm the entrance or platform; do not settle the mismatch by a facade that looks similar.
Where to go and where to check times and prices
| Destination | Carrier / what to look for | Boarding and checks | Where to look |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutaisi Airport | Georgian Bus; the operator lists a direct route | In Batumi the address given is 11 Tsabadze Street; pick the date and time separately | Schedule and FAQ, 22.10.2026 |
| Tbilisi | Georgian Bus lists a Batumi - Tbilisi route; check Metro through its own search | Do not carry one company's address and time over to another; open your date | Georgian Bus FAQ; Metro search, 22.10.2026 |
| Kutaisi city | Look for a trip to the city with a clear drop-off point | An airport name in the results does not mean arriving in the city centre | Carrier search; Georgian Bus route check, 22.10.2026 |
| Poti, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti and other towns | Ask the specific carrier or dispatcher | Get the time, price, final stop and departure point before heading to the station | Tourist guide to the points; today's departure is confirmed by the carrier |
| Keda, Khulo, Makhuntseti | Choose the village or town and a trip within Adjara | Check for a direct trip, the stop and the return departure; count the city bus to the station separately | Visit Batumi tourist information; terms of the specific trip from the carrier |
A price in an article or an old photo does not replace the fare for your chosen date. Before buying, compare the ticket, luggage and any extras; for a trip with a change, look at the terms of each leg separately.
How to check a trip online: three steps
Step 1. Set the route and date
Open the Georgian Bus Travel Schedule. In the form, From is where you leave from, To is where you are going, and Start Date and End Date set the period. Enter Batumi as the departure, your destination and the dates, then press Search.
Step 2. Compare the actual options
In the results, look for your date, time and final stop. If there is no trip, change the date or check another carrier through its own official search. Metro uses a separate ticket form, not the Georgian Bus one.
Step 3. Save the boarding point and terms
Before paying, compare your chosen trip with the departure point on the ticket or listing and with the carrier's terms. Save the address, the map link and a contact for questions. If no specific entrance or platform is given, find out before you head to the building.
You do not need to enter card details just to see the timetable. If the booking is already paid, keep the ticket on your phone where you can open it without digging through your email.
Getting to your departure point from the centre
Plan your route across town only after you have confirmed where the intercity trip boards. In a maps app, open the carrier's pin, check the house number and entrance, then enter where you are actually starting from.
The Visit Batumi page on public transport points you to the Batumi Autotransport route map and timetable. Check the stop, the side of the road and the walk to the boarding point. The name of a city bus stop does not confirm that your intercity trip leaves from there.
If you are going by car with a suitcase, show the driver the address and pin from your ticket. How to order and pay is covered in the guide to taxis in Georgia; check the final fare for your ride before you book.
Luggage, children, pets and waiting
Choose the terms by carrier. The Georgian Bus rules cover luggage, travelling with animals and child tickets. For a pushchair, a large suitcase or a pet carrier, agree on space and any extra charge in advance; a verbal promise from a stranger at the station is not enough.
If you need help boarding, ask the company how to get to the bus, whether a pushchair can be loaded and who will help. Information about the building's accessibility does not guarantee that a particular vehicle is accessible.
For the wait, check the ticket desk, shelter and toilet at your chosen point. Do not expect the same facilities at the old bus station, a street stop and the railway complex.
Bus, marshrutka or train: an example
| Option for getting to Tbilisi | When to consider it | What to compare before deciding |
|---|---|---|
| Intercity bus | There is a suitable trip and a convenient boarding point | Time, pin, total cost and terms on the Georgian Bus website or that of your chosen company |
| Private marshrutka | You know the carrier and the terms of the specific departure | When it leaves, where it drops you, how the seat and luggage are paid for; do not count waiting for it to fill as a fixed time |
| Train | The date suits you and the seats you need are available | Check official rail ticket sales and the separate guide to the Batumi - Tbilisi train |
Compare the whole trip from your address to where you are staying in the other city, not just the time on board. The general differences between ways to travel are collected in the Tbilisi - Batumi guide.
Checklist before you head to the bus
- Check the boarding point of your specific trip in the official timetable or on your ticket.
- Check the date, route, carrier and number of passengers.
- Save the address, pin, entrance or platform and the company's contact.
- Check the final stop: Kutaisi city and Kutaisi Airport are not the same.
- Sort out luggage, a child ticket, a pet carrier or help with boarding if you need them.
- Look up the time of the return trip and leave a margin for getting across town.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Batumi bus station?
There is no single address for every carrier. The table separates the old bus station, the head office and the Georgian Bus boarding point; for your trip, choose the point given for it.
How is the old bus station different from the new one?
They are different landmarks. The old one is linked to 1 Mayakovsky Street; Georgian Bus calls its departure point at 11 Tsabadze Street the new bus station. A name on its own, without the carrier, is not an address.
Is the new bus station on Gogol Street closed?
Do not choose a place based on a general "closed" label. Georgian Bus publishes its departure point at 11 Tsabadze Street, with the former street name Gogol; check No. 1 separately.
Do all buses leave from Batumi Central?
There is no reason to pick this complex for any bus. Go by the place your company gives.
Can I go to the office and board the bus there?
Only if the company has confirmed that office as the boarding point for your trip. A contact address on its own does not mean that.
Where can I find a bus to Tbilisi?
In the official search of your chosen carrier: enter Batumi, Tbilisi and the date. Then check the departure point and the final stop in Tbilisi.
How do I choose a trip to Kutaisi?
First decide whether you need the city or the airport. In the search results, check the full name of the final stop and the terms for the rest of your journey.
Where do I look for a trip to Keda, Khulo or Makhuntseti?
Find the specific marshrutka within Adjara, where it leaves from and the return trip. Do not use the city bus timetable to the station for this route.
Do I have to buy a ticket in advance?
It depends on the company and how full the trip is. For an important connection, check seat availability and booking terms before heading to the boarding point.
How do I find a marshrutka timetable if tickets are not sold online?
Ask the dispatcher or the carrier for the date, exact place, price, time and how departure works. Also ask whether they wait for the minibus to fill up.
Can I bring a pet or a lot of luggage?
Agree on it with the carrier before buying. A pet carrier or a free seat in the minibus does not replace their confirmation.
What if the ticket and the map show different addresses?
Save both and ask the company to confirm the point. For a taxi, use the confirmed entrance or platform.
Is there a toilet, shelter and help with a pushchair?
Check this for your chosen place and trip. Facilities in the railway building cannot be assumed for a street bus stop.
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