There are 3 ways to get from Stepantsminda to Ushguli by bus, car, or taxi
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Minibus, drive
best- Take the bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didubebus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Ambrolauribus
- Drive from Ambrolauri to Ushgulicar
12h 54m$31–40Drive 452.9 km
- Drive from Stepantsminda to Ushgulicar 452.9 km
8h 2m$56–81Minibus, taxi
- Take the bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didubebus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Station Square to Mestiabus
- Take the taxi from Mestia to Ushgulitaxi
14h 48m$72–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stepantsminda to Ushguli is to Minibus and drive which costs $30 - $40 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Stepantsminda to Ushguli is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs $55 - $80.
The distance between Stepantsminda and Ushguli is 535 km. The road distance is 452.9 km.
The best way to get from Stepantsminda to Ushguli without a car is to Minibus and taxi which takes 14h 48m and costs $70 - $85.
It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Stepantsminda to Ushguli, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Stepantsminda to Ushguli is 453 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Stepantsminda to Ushguli.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ushguli.
What companies run services between Stepantsminda, Georgia and Ushguli, Georgia?
There is no direct connection from Stepantsminda to Ushguli. However, you can take the bus to Tbilisi Didube, take the bus to Ambrolauri, then drive to Ushguli. Alternatively, you can drive from Stepantsminda to Ushguli in around 8h 2m.
Bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Ambrolauri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8
Bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
Bus from Tbilisi Station Square to Mestia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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