There are 5 ways to get from Kutaisi to Kareli by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rioni to Karelitrain 853
3h 41m$7–13Minibus
- Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Tbilisi Didubebus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Goribus
6h 4m$17–19Drive 117.8 km
- Drive from Kutaisi to Karelicar 117.8 km
1h 32m$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kutaisi to Karelitaxi 117.8 km
1h 32m$120–150Line 633 train, train
- Take the train from Kutaisi I to Zestafonitrain 633
- Take the train from Zestafoni to Karelitrain 853
4h 32m$7–13
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kutaisi to Kareli is to train which costs $6 - $13 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kutaisi to Kareli is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Kutaisi station to Kareli. However, there are services departing from Kutaisi Bus station and arriving at Gori via Tbilisi Didube. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutaisi to Kareli. However, there are services departing from Kutaisi I and arriving at Kareli via Rioni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Kutaisi and Kareli is 124 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Kutaisi to Kareli without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Kutaisi to Kareli, including transfers.
Kutaisi to Kareli bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Kutaisi Bus station.
Kutaisi to Kareli train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Rioni station.
The best way to get from Kutaisi to Kareli is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can Minibus, which costs $16 - $19 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Kutaisi, Georgia and Kareli, Georgia?
Georgian Railway operates a train from Rioni to Kareli 4 times a week. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Kareli via Tbilisi Didube and Gori in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- gr.com.ge
Train from Rioni to Kareli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- https://gr.com.ge/en/schedule
- Website
- https://gr.com.ge/en
- 2 Class
- $4–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $10
Train from Zestafoni to Kareli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- https://gr.com.ge/en/schedule
- Website
- https://gr.com.ge/en
- 2 Class
- $4–5
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $10
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- gr.com.ge
Train from Kutaisi I to Zestafoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- https://gr.com.ge/en/schedule
- Website
- https://gr.com.ge/en
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Shuttle Service to Kutaisi Airport Gudauri
TIEG
- Phone
- +995 431 250 437
- Website
- tieg-travel.ge
Transfers Georgia
- Phone
- +995 555 44 45 59
- Website
- transfersgeorgia.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kutaisi to Kareli bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Tbilisi Didube station.
Kutaisi to Kareli train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Kareli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kutaisi to Kareli is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kutaisi to Kareli.
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