Cheap and fast ways to get to Georgia from Russia: by plane, train and car.

1. Two options for traveling through Armenia
2. Travel to Georgia via Baku by train
3. Entry to Tbilisi via Vladikavkaz by car
4. By plane from Russia to Georgia

Method 1. To Tbilisi via Armenia

The most popular places to transfer in Armenia and then depart to Tbilisi are Yerevan and the city of Gyumri.

Getting to Yerevan is easier and faster by plane. Flights depart to the capital of Armenia from Moscow every day, I recommend paying attention to the following airlines: S7 Airlines, Nordwind Airlines and Aeroflot. The ticket price ranges from 7,000 to 9,000 rubles, depending on the season.

There are two ways to get from Yerevan to Tbilisi: by minibus or by train. It is cheaper and faster to get to Georgia by bus. Minibuses depart 15 times a day from the bus station on Arshakunyats Avenue and also from the Cilicia bus station, where local residents buy tickets. The ticket price starts from 1,000 rubles, the travel time will be about 6 hours.

Another option is a train that follows from Yerevan to Tbilisi and Batumi. In summer, the train departs daily at 15.30. If the final stop of your trip is Batumi, then this is the most convenient option, since you will not have to make unnecessary transfers. However, you will have to go much longer: It takes about 9 hours to get to Tbilisi, and at least 15 hours to get to Batumi. Moreover, in winter, the train departs only on even numbers, and it does not reach Batumi at all.

It is best to buy a train ticket in Armenia via the Internet by registering on the official website of the railway station. Payment can be made by bank card of the MasterCard payment system. Tickets go on sale 40 days before the departure of the train.

Not far from the border with Georgia, there is a small town of Gyumri, from which you can get to Tbilisi cheaply by minibus or train. It is best to fly to Gyumri by Pobeda Airline, flights depart almost daily. In winter, after arriving in Gyumri, you can take a train on the Yerevan-Gyumri-Tbilisi route and get to the capital of Georgia in a couple of hours.

In the summer, difficulties arise because the plane arrives in Gyumri late in the evening, and minibuses and trains to Georgia no longer run. In this case, you will have to spend the night in Gyumri and in the morning take a minibus at 10.30 from the central bus station to Ortachal in Tbilisi. The cost of a shuttle bus ticket is about 1,000 rubles. You can also choose a train to Tbilisi, which departs from Gyumri at 6.10 pm.

Another interesting option is a taxi that will quickly and comfortably take you to the capital of Georgia. It is best to book a car in advance through a mobile application, for example, Yandex-Go, in order to accurately agree with the driver about the route.

Method 2. To Georgia via Azerbaijan

First you need to get from Russia to Baku by plane or train. Pay special attention to the plane in the winter season, because tickets are very cheap. A train departs from Baku to Tbilisi at 20.40 every day, you will have to spend 12 hours on the way. In addition, you can stay in Azerbaijan not in Baku, but in the city of Ganja, located near the border. The train stops there at 02.43 am, so you will get to Tbilisi quickly and on a budget.

Another option is to take the bus from Baku to Tbilisi. The bus departs from the central bus station of Baku four times a day in the evening and at night. The disadvantage of this method is that the travel time will be at least 10 hours.

Method 3. To Georgia via Vladikavkaz

Currently, it is possible to cross the border only through the checkpoint “Upper Lars”. Moreover, Russian citizens are allowed to enter in 2022 under special circumstances, for example, treatment in a clinic, training or an invitation from relatives. Before you leave, be sure to review the news about the state of the road near the checkpoint, periodically sections may be closed due to bad weather conditions or there may be heavy congestion and long queues.

Cheap to go from Moscow to Georgia via Vladikavkaz it is possible both in summer and in winter. It is quite possible to find tickets to Mineralnye Vody for 6,000 rubles round trip. After arriving in the city, you should find a bus route 61 that goes straight to the checkpoint “Upper Lars”. Since it is forbidden to cross the border on foot, it is necessary to find those who want to give you a ride. Many locals are ready to go to Stepantsminda with tourists for an additional fee.

If you do not want to look for fellow travelers at the border, then you can buy a cheap bus ticket directly to Tbilisi. The bus of this route departs daily from the central bus station, you can choose a convenient time for yourself both in the afternoon and in the evening. There you can also meet private taxi drivers who recruit people and take them to Stepantsminda for a fee. This is a very convenient way for those who travel together or alone.

Method 4. To Georgia by plane with a transfer

Since direct flights in Russia with Georgia are prohibited, you can choose a route by plane with a transfer in other countries. There are several such options.

Pegasus Airlines operates flights not only from Moscow, but also from other regions of Russia to Tbilisi with a transfer in the capital of Turkey. Turkish Airlines offers similar budget routes to Tbilisi and Batumi.

Azerbaijan Airlines operates flights to Tbilisi and Batumi with a transfer to Baku. The same routes are offered by Buta Airways.

airBaltic offers flights to Tbilisi from Russia with a transfer in Riga.

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