How do you get from Batumi to Zugdidi?
Minibus, taxi and what to see in Zugdidi.
Short answer
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. Minibuses leave from Batumi bus station, while a taxi or transfer costs more but is easier. Zugdidi is the centre of Samegrelo, home to the Dadiani Palace, and the gateway to Svaneti, about 3 hours from Mestia.
Why
- Many travel to Zugdidi to change to a minibus for Mestia.
- Megrelian food is spicy and hearty and worth trying in Zugdidi.
- Zugdidi has a railway station with trains from Tbilisi.
Details
If heading to Svaneti, leave Batumi early to catch the minibus to Mestia. The Dadiani Palace with its museum and botanical garden takes a couple of hours.
Tip
If continuing to Mestia, check the time of the last minibus from Zugdidi in advance.
What may differ
Minibuses to Svaneti run more often in season and less in winter.
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Sources
- Georgian Railway: timetable and ticketsChecked at:
Timetables and prices change, so check with the carrier before you travel.
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