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How do you get from Tbilisi to Poti?

Minibus, train with a change or a flight to Kutaisi.

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Short answer

Tbilisi to Poti is about 300 kilometres, around 5 hours by minibus from Didube station. You can also take a train west to Samtredia or Senaki and change to a minibus there. The fastest option is to fly to Kutaisi, about an hour and a half from Poti.

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Why

  1. Poti is Georgia's main seaport.
  2. Kolkheti National Park and Lake Paliastomi are near Poti.
  3. Check train times to western Georgia on the Georgian Railway website.

Details

If heading to the coast, Poti combines well with nearby Ureki and Shekvetili. Minibuses leave when full, with more in the morning.

Tip

Compare the minibus fare with a flight to Kutaisi, which is much faster.

What may differ

Minibus travel time depends on traffic and the number of stops.

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

Poti: Georgia's sea gateway

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