There are 4 ways to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi by bus, train, or car
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Minibus
best- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
5h 16m$12Line 6416 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Rustavi-Pass to Tbilisitrain 6416 / ...
- Take the train from Tbilisi to Rionitrain 874 / ...
6h 5m$10–17Drive 241.1 km
- Drive from Rustavi to Kutaisicar 241.1 km
2h 56m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
5h 30m$19–31
Rustavi to Kutaisi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi is to Minibus which costs $11 - $13 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rustavi to Kutaisi station. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi Didube and arriving at Kutaisi Bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Rustavi to Kutaisi. However, there are services departing from Rustavi-Pass and arriving at Kutaisi I via Tbilisi and Rioni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Rustavi and Kutaisi is 247 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi without a car is to Minibus which takes 5h 16m and costs $11 - $13.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi, including transfers.
Rustavi to Kutaisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Tbilisi Didube station.
Rustavi to Kutaisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway (Commuter Trains), depart from Rustavi-Pass station.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi is to Minibus which takes 5h 16m and costs $11 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 6416 train and train, which costs $9 - $18 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Rustavi, Georgia and Kutaisi, Georgia?
Georgia Minibuses operates a bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rustavi-Pass to Kutaisi I via Tbilisi and Rioni in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Rustavi-Pass to Tbilisi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rustavi to Kutaisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Kutaisi Bus station.
Rustavi to Kutaisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway (Commuter Trains), arrive at Tbilisi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rustavi to Kutaisi is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rustavi to Kutaisi.
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