There are 5 ways to get from Rioni to Tbilisi by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kvaloni to Tbilisitrain 873
5h 7m$10–17Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Rioni to Lanchkhutitaxi
- Take the bus from Lanchkhuti to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
5h 42m$40–62Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Rioni to Tbilisicar 291.9 km
3h 28m$36–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rioni to Tbilisitaxi 291.9 km
3h 28m$100–120Minibus
- Take the bus from Poti to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Tbilisi Didubebus
6h 40m$21–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi is to train which costs $9 - $17 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rioni to Tbilisi. However, there are services departing from Poti and arriving at Tbilisi Didube via Kutaisi Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rioni to Tbilisi. However, there are services departing from Kvaloni and arriving at Tbilisi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Rioni and Tbilisi is 287 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Rioni to Tbilisi, including transfers.
Rioni to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Poti station.
Rioni to Tbilisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Kvaloni station.
The best way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $9 - $17. Alternatively, you can Minibus, which costs $20 - $23 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Rioni, Samegrelo-Zemo Svanetis Mkhare, Georgia and Tbilisi, Georgia?
Georgian Railway operates a train from Kvaloni to Tbilisi once daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rioni to Tbilisi Didube via Poti and Kutaisi Bus station in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Kvaloni to Tbilisi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $5–7
- Business Class
- $17
- 1 Class
- $11
- Phone
- +995 422-24-22-44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Georgia
Bus from Lanchkhuti to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Metro Georgia
- Book at
- Metro Georgia
Bus from Poti to Kutaisi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- lebristolgeorgia.ru
Bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- $23–120
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More Questions & Answers
Rioni to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Kutaisi Bus station.
Rioni to Tbilisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Tbilisi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rioni to Tbilisi is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Rioni to Tbilisi.
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