There are 3 ways to get from Batumi to Upper Svaneti by bus, taxi, or car
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Minibus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Batumi to Zugdidibus
- Take the bus from Zugdidi to Mestiabus
- Take the taxi from Mestia to Upper Svanetitaxi
8h 41m$70–80Drive 280.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Batumi to Upper Svaneticar 280.3 km
5h 18m$35–50Minibus, taxi via Kutaisi
- Take the bus from Batumi to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Mestiabus
- Take the taxi from Mestia to Upper Svanetitaxi
9h 11m$59–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batumi to Upper Svaneti is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Batumi to Upper Svaneti is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Batumi and Upper Svaneti is 308 km. The road distance is 280.3 km.
The best way to get from Batumi to Upper Svaneti without a car is to Minibus and taxi which takes 8h 41m and costs $65 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Batumi to Upper Svaneti, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batumi to Upper Svaneti is 280 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Batumi to Upper Svaneti.
There are 122+ hotels available in Upper Svaneti.
What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Upper Svaneti, Georgia?
There is no direct connection from Batumi to Upper Svaneti. However, you can take the bus to Zugdidi, take the bus to Mestia, then take the taxi to Upper Svaneti. Alternatively, you can drive from Batumi to Upper Svaneti in around 5h 18m.
Bus from Batumi to Zugdidi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- lebristolgeorgia.ru
Bus from Zugdidi to Mestia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20
Bus from Batumi to Kutaisi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- lebristolgeorgia.ru
Bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Mestia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- lebristolgeorgia.ru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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