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.
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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