Intercity and international transport
How to get from Tbilisi to Batumi and Kutaisi, how long the train and minibus take, how to reach Georgia by air or overland and how to get into town from the airport.
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How do you get from Russia to Georgia?
From Russia you can fly direct to Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi, or drive or take a bus through Upper Lars near Vladikavkaz, the only open land crossing.
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How long is the flight to Georgia from Moscow and other cities?
A direct flight from Moscow to Tbilisi takes about 3 hours, and roughly the same to Batumi or Kutaisi.
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How long does it take to get from Tbilisi to Batumi, and how far is it?
Tbilisi to Batumi is about 350-370 kilometres by road, roughly 4 and a half to 6 hours by car.
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How do you get from Batumi to Gori?
Batumi to Gori is about 300 kilometres, around four and a half to five hours by car via Kutaisi and the Rikoti Pass.
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What transport runs between cities in Georgia?
Georgia's main intercity transport is the marshrutka minibus, running from bus stations to almost every town and village; in Tbilisi these are mainly Didube, Ortachala and Samgori.
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How do you get from Ukraine to Georgia?
There are currently no direct flights from Ukraine to Georgia, so travellers first go to a neighbouring country such as Poland, Moldova or Romania and fly from there to Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi.
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How do you get from Borjomi to Kutaisi?
Borjomi to Kutaisi is about 150 kilometres, roughly two and a half to three hours.
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How do you get from Tbilisi to Poti?
Tbilisi to Poti is about 300 kilometres, around 5 hours by minibus from Didube station.
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How do you get from Tbilisi to Rustavi?
Rustavi is about 25 kilometres southeast of Tbilisi, a 30-40 minute trip.
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How do you get from Kutaisi Airport to Batumi?
From Kutaisi Airport to Batumi, most people take buses timed to flight arrivals, a trip of about two and a half to three hours.
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How do you get from Batumi to Zugdidi?
Batumi to Zugdidi is about 140 kilometres, a trip of two and a half to three hours by minibus or car along the coast via Poti.
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How do you get from Belarus to Georgia?
The fastest way from Belarus to Georgia is a direct flight from Minsk to Tbilisi or Batumi, about 3 hours.
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How do you get from Tbilisi to Ureki?
Tbilisi to Ureki is about 300 kilometres, around 5 hours by car or minibus.
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How do you get from Batumi Airport to the city centre?
Batumi Airport is just a few kilometres south of the centre; a taxi takes 10-15 minutes and usually costs 15-20 GEL by app.
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How do you get from Batumi to Shekvetili?
Shekvetili is about 45 kilometres north of Batumi, a 45-60 minute trip.
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How do you get from Batumi to Poti?
Poti is about 70 kilometres north of Batumi, an hour to an hour and a half along the coast.