How to get from Tbilisi to Batumi by Stadler high-speed train in Georgia, schedule, prices in 2023

1 . What is a Stadler

• instructions for the tourist

2. Tbilisi – Batumi route by Stadler electric train

3. How to buy tickets to Stadler in Georgia

• Prices for the Stadler train

High–speed Stadler in Georgia - comfortable and modern

Swiss trains were purchased 6 years ago and run in the direction from the capital of the country to the seashore. Stylish, comfortable and modern, they are in great demand among tourists and locals alike.

Comfortable chairs will brighten up the road and will not let you get tired. Stadler is considered the fastest way getting to Batumi from Tbilisi and the safest.

What a tourist needs to know about Stadler

• It consists of 4 double-decker cars, the fourth car is of the 1st class.
• In the first class, spacious armchairs with a large headrest and a footrest.
• There are sockets.
• Wi-Fi is free, the speed is high. The signal disappears in the tunnels.
• There is a vending machine with drinks and chips. Food is not offered, you need to take it with you. Water is free for 1st class passengers.
• The air conditioner is working.
• Security is present.
• The toilet is on the ground floor.
• Smoking is prohibited in the cars.

There are 116 seats in the first car, seats 1-53 on the ground floor, with 1 – 33 seats arranged in three seats in a row, 34 – 53 in two. On the second floor, the chairs numbered 54-77 are arranged two in a row, the rest – three.

The second and third cars have 95 seats, the seating arrangement is the same as in the first. But the fourth car is with wide seats for 76 seats, where the second floor is occupied by rooms from 50 to 71. Both floors have two seats in a row.

The way by electric train to Batumi

The double-decker train rushes non-stop from the capital of Georgia to the coast at a speed of 120 km/h. The journey to Batumi takes 5.5 hours. The first stop is Ureki, then Kobuleti, the next is the final one.

Stadler timetable: daily, morning and evening in both directions. Departure from Tbilisi at 08:00 and 17:35, from Batumi at 07:30 and 17:55.

To get into the salon, you must present a passport, a child's birth certificate (if you are traveling with children) and a boarding pass (booking code).

The lost ticket cannot be restored, they will not be allowed into the car without a passport.

How to buy a ticket to Batumi on the Stadler

Tickets can be purchased at the ticket offices of railway stations and online. When buying online through the site, you cannot choose a place, they are assigned automatically in order. When buying through the mobile app, a choice of seats is available for an additional fee.

Buy tickets in advance, as they are in great demand during the tourist season and there are no empty seats on the day of departure.

After the online payment, the booking code will appear. You can print it, take a picture or upload it to your phone. When boarding, it is enough to show a photo or call the code, along with your passport.

When buying at the ticket offices, a paper boarding pass is issued. It cannot be lost or destroyed. It cannot be replaced.

The cost of tickets on the Stadler train

Depending on the class and season, the cost may vary. In summer, the following prices apply:

• 1st class:
  • adult 61 GEL;
  • children's 31 GEL;
• 2nd class:
  • adult 25 GEL;
  • children's 13 GEL;

In winter, the cost of the first class is reduced to 43 GEL, the second class – up to 30 GEL. Travel is free for children under 5 years old without a separate seat. Over 10 years old, an adult ticket is purchased.

You can return the ticket no more than 3 hours before departure. The refund amount will depend on the remaining time before the train departs.

The Madloba catalog wishes you a pleasant acquaintance with the Georgian people! Share your impressions of the Stadler train in Georgia in the comments, ask questions and leave tips for other tourists!