Where is Kutaisi, and what country is it in?
Western Georgia's main city and the former capital of Colchis and Imereti.
Short answer
Kutaisi is a city in Georgia, the centre of the Imereti region in the west, on the Rioni river, about 230 kilometres from Tbilisi and 150 kilometres from Batumi. It is one of Georgia's largest and oldest cities and at various times was the capital of the kingdoms of Colchis and Imereti. Kutaisi International Airport, served by low-cost airlines, is nearby.
Why
- Georgia's parliament sat in Kutaisi from 2012 to 2019.
- Gelati Monastery near the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The road and railway from Tbilisi to the coast pass through Kutaisi.
Details
Trains, buses and minibuses run from Tbilisi to Kutaisi, taking about 3-4 hours. From the airport to the city it is about 20-30 minutes by bus or taxi.
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Sources
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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