There are 4 ways to get from Rioni to Tbilisi by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
3h 46m$29–43Minibus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Tbilisi Didubebus
4h 16m$23–26Train
- Take the train from Rioni to Tbilisitrain 873 / ...
3h 58m$29–40Drive 226.8 km
- Drive from Rioni to Tbilisicar 226.8 km
2h 45m$28–41
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi is to Minibus which costs $23 - $27 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rioni station to Tbilisi station. However, there are services departing from Kutaisi Bus station and arriving at Ortachala Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rioni to Tbilisi. However, there are services departing from Rioni and arriving at Tbilisi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Rioni and Tbilisi is 239 km. The road distance is 226.8 km.
The best way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Rioni to Tbilisi, including transfers.
Rioni to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Georgia, depart from Kutaisi Bus station.
Rioni to Tbilisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Rioni station.
The best way to get from Rioni to Tbilisi is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $29 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Rioni, Imereti, Georgia and Tbilisi, Georgia?
Metro Georgia operates a bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Georgian Railway operates a train from Rioni to Tbilisi twice daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Rioni to Tbilisi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $5–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $11
- Phone
- +995 422-24-22-44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Georgia
Bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- Metro Georgia
- Book at
- Metro Georgia
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Rioni to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Georgia, arrive at Ortachala Bus Station.
Rioni to Tbilisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Tbilisi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rioni to Tbilisi is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Rioni to Tbilisi.
There are 4244+ hotels available in Tbilisi.