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How do you get from Tbilisi to Batumi, and how much does it cost?

Train, bus, minibus, plane and transfer: prices and where to buy.

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Short answer

The easiest way from Tbilisi to Batumi is the Stadler train: second class costs from 35 GEL and first class about 75 GEL, and the trip takes about 5 hours. The coach from Ortachala costs about 40-45 GEL and the minibus from Didube 30-35 GEL, but both are slower. Flights take about an hour and usually cost 100-200 GEL, while a transfer or taxi for the whole car is about 300-450 GEL.

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Why

  1. Train tickets are sold on the Georgian Railway website and at station ticket offices; a passport is required.
  2. In summer, train tickets sell out within days.
  3. Minibuses leave when full, roughly every hour.

Details

The train stops at Kutaisi Airport, Ureki and Kobuleti, so it also suits trips to those resorts. Flying only pays off with early booking, once you factor in getting to the airports.

Tip

In summer train tickets sell out days ahead, so buy them early on the Georgian Railway website.

What may differ

Train fares depend on the class, while minibuses and coaches are cheaper but slower.

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Timetables and prices change, so check with the carrier before you travel.

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