There are 5 ways to get from T'bilisi to Kutaisi by train, bus, car, or towncar
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Train
best- Take the train from Tbilisi to Rionitrain 874 / ...
4h 13m$7–13Minibus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
4h 21m$8Drive 217 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Kutaisicar 217 km
2h 34m$27–39Towncar
- Take a town car from Tbilisi to Kutaisitowncar 217 km
2h 34m$55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Okriba to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
4h 26m$14–24
T'bilisi to Kutaisi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from T'bilisi to Kutaisi is to Minibus which costs $9 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from T'bilisi to Kutaisi is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from T'bilisi to Kutaisi station. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi Didube and arriving at Kutaisi Bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from T'bilisi to Kutaisi. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi and arriving at Kutaisi I via Rioni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between T'bilisi and Kutaisi is 217 km. The road distance is 217 km.
The best way to get from T'bilisi to Kutaisi without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from T'bilisi to Kutaisi, including transfers.
T'bilisi to Kutaisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Tbilisi Didube station.
T'bilisi to Kutaisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Tbilisi station.
The best way to get from T'bilisi to Kutaisi is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can Minibus, which costs $9 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between T'bilisi, Georgia and Kutaisi, Georgia?
Georgian Railway operates a train from Tbilisi to Rioni twice daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Georgia Minibuses operates a bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Rioni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $5–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $11
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Phone
- +995 422-24-22-44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Georgia
Bus from Tbilisi Okriba to Kutaisi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Metro Georgia
- Book at
- Metro Georgia
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Booking & Getting There
T'bilisi to Kutaisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Kutaisi Bus station.
T'bilisi to Kutaisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Rioni station.
Yes, the driving distance between T'bilisi to Kutaisi is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from T'bilisi to Kutaisi.
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