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How long does it take to get from Tbilisi to Batumi, and how far is it?

Distance and journey times by train, car, bus and plane.

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Short answer

Tbilisi to Batumi is about 350-370 kilometres by road, roughly 4 and a half to 6 hours by car. The Stadler train takes around 4-5 hours depending on the service, buses and minibuses 5-7 hours, and the flight under an hour. The road became noticeably faster after the new Rikoti Pass highway opened at the end of 2025.

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Why

  1. The new Rikoti section with its tunnels and bridges fully opened in December 2025.
  2. The train stops at Kutaisi Airport, Ureki and Kobuleti.
  3. Driving time depends heavily on traffic leaving Tbilisi and on the coast in summer.

Details

In summer train tickets sell out within days, so buy them early on the Georgian Railway website. Minibuses leave from Didube bus station, and coaches from various points in the city.

Tip

If driving, plan a stop in Kutaisi or Gori: the journey is easier when broken up.

What may differ

Driving time depends heavily on summer traffic near the coast and roadworks.

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Sources

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    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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    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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    Borjomi to Kutaisi is about 150 kilometres, roughly two and a half to three hours.

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