How do you get from Batumi to Mestia?
Road travel time.
Short answer
From Batumi you reach Mestia by road, and the travel time is 5 hours 45 minutes. The stretch from Zugdidi to Mestia takes about three hours, with scenery changing from subtropical to subalpine.
Why
- Mestia is in Upper Svaneti, and the way from the coast leads through Zugdidi.
- Road travel time to Mestia depends on where you start: Tbilisi, Batumi or Kutaisi.
Details
The drive from Zugdidi to Mestia takes 3 hours and passes near Shkhara, Georgia's highest peak. How to reach Zugdidi from Batumi: Batumi to Zugdidi. From Kutaisi: Kutaisi to Mestia. About the region: where Svaneti is.
Tip
Plan the trip as a full day and set off in the morning: the stated time does not include stops.
What may differ
Time depends on season, weather and mountain road conditions. Check minibuses and fares locally.
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Sources
- Georgia Travel: MestiaChecked at:
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