How does a single-ticket transfer work on Tbilisi public transport?
One 90-minute fare instead of a ticket for every change.
Short answer
There is no separate transfer ticket in Tbilisi: a 1 GEL fare gives unlimited rides on the metro, buses, minibuses and the Bagebi-University ropeway for 90 minutes. The fare applies when you pay with a Metromoney card or a bank card. Paying cash on buses or through the mobile app does not give you this fare.
Why
- The TTC standard tariff is built as a 90-minute unlimited package for 1 GEL, not as a ticket for a single ride.
- The 90-minute package can be paid with a Metromoney card or bank cards, while the day, week and month packages need a subscription card.
- The Rike-Narikala ropeway is paid separately: 2.5 GEL one way.
Details
The other packages in the standard tariff are 3 GEL for a day, 20 GEL for a week, 40 GEL for a month, 100 GEL for three months, 150 GEL for six months and 250 GEL for a year. A card costs 2 GEL. Keep the receipt, because a lost or damaged card can only be restored with it.
For more on prices and payment, see How much is public transport in Tbilisi, and how do you pay? For the metro, see How do you use the Tbilisi metro, and how much is the fare?
Tip
Pay for the first ride with a Metromoney card or a bank card to get the 90-minute fare for every change.
What may differ
The TTC tariff page is dated 2019, so it is best to confirm prices and conditions on ttc.com.ge. Rules can change.
Common misconception
You have to pay again for every transfer.
What actually happens
Under the TTC standard tariff, the 1 GEL package gives 90 minutes of unlimited rides on metro, bus and minibus, so changes within that time are not paid separately.
People also ask
- Do I pay again when I change from metro to bus in Tbilisi?
Sources
- Tbilisi Transport Company: standard tariffChecked at:
- Tbilisi Transport Company: Metromoney cardChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Tariffs change, so check ttc.com.ge.
Tbilisi Metro: map, hours and faresRelated questions
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How do you use minibuses in Tbilisi, and how much is the fare?
A ride on a Tbilisi minibus is part of the standard 1 GEL fare for 90 minutes, which you pay with a Metromoney card or a bank card.
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How do you use buses in Tbilisi, and where can you check routes online?
Tbilisi bus routes are listed on the website and in the mobile app of the Tbilisi Transport Company (TTC), which offer a journey planner and live bus tracking.
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Until what time do the metro and buses run in Tbilisi and Batumi?
The Tbilisi metro runs from 6 am to midnight, with the last trains leaving the terminal stations around 00:00.
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How much is a taxi in Kutaisi, and how do you call one?
In Kutaisi it's easiest to book a taxi through apps such as Bolt, which show the fare upfront, and city rides are inexpensive.