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How do you get from Tbilisi to Rustavi?

Minibus, taxi and what to see in Rustavi.

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Short answer

Rustavi is about 25 kilometres southeast of Tbilisi, a 30-40 minute trip. Minibuses run often, including from Samgori metro station, and an app taxi is inexpensive. Rustavi is known for its motor racing circuit, Soviet architecture and the ancient fortress that gave the city its name.

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Why

  1. Rustavi is one of Georgia's largest cities, largely built in Soviet times as an industrial centre.
  2. The Rustavi circuit hosts races and drift shows.
  3. The city has a history museum with archaeological finds.

Details

If going to a circuit event, check the schedule and allow for traffic. Rustavi can be seen in half a day.

Tip

If going to races at the circuit, take a taxi back, as minibuses run short after events.

What may differ

At rush hour the trip takes noticeably longer.

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

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