There are 4 ways to get from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rioni to Kaspitrain 853
4h 38m$14–21Line 633 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Kutaisi I to Zestafonitrain 633
- Take the train from Zestafoni to Kaspitrain 853
5h 29m$13–21Minibus
- Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Tbilisi Didubebus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Goribus
6h 50m$17–19Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhecar 168.5 km
2h 13m$21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe is to train which costs $13 - $21 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kutaisi station to Akhaltsikhe. However, there are services departing from Kutaisi Bus station and arriving at Kvakhvreli via Tbilisi Didube and Gori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe. However, there are services departing from Kutaisi I and arriving at Kaspi via Rioni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Kutaisi and Akhaltsikhe is 187 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $13 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe, including transfers.
Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Kutaisi Bus station.
Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Rioni station.
The best way to get from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can Minibus, which costs $16 - $19 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kutaisi, Georgia and Akhaltsikhe, Shida Kartli, Georgia?
Georgian Railway operates a train from Rioni to Kaspi 4 times a week. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Akhaltsikhe via Tbilisi Didube, Gori, and Kvakhvreli in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Rioni to Kaspi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $5–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $10
Train from Zestafoni to Kaspi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $4–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $10
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Kutaisi I to Zestafoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Gori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Tbilisi Didube station.
Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Kaspi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe.
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