How much is public transport in Tbilisi, and how do you pay?
Buses, minibuses, metro and cable cars.
Short answer
A ride on a bus, the metro or a municipal minibus in Tbilisi costs 1 GEL, with free transfers within 90 minutes. You pay with a Metromoney card or a contactless bank card; cash is not accepted on city transport. Day and week passes are handy for visitors, and the Rike-Narikala cable car is paid separately.
Why
- The single 1 GEL fare for 90 minutes is set by Tbilisi Transport Company.
- Passes cost 3 GEL a day, 20 GEL a week and 40 GEL a month.
- The Rike-Narikala cable car is not included in the 90-minute fare.
Details
Bus numbers and routes are easy to check in map apps. Minibus signs are often in Georgian only, so go by the route number.
Tip
Use the same card for the whole journey so transfers within 90 minutes are free.
What may differ
Discounts apply for pensioners, students and schoolchildren, but only with Georgian documents.
People also ask
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Sources
- Tbilisi Transport Company: faresChecked at:
Timetables, fares and journey times change, so check with the carrier before you travel.
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