There are 3 ways to get from Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti is to train and Minibus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tbilisi Nige and arriving at Akhaltsikhe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Samtskhe–Javakheti is 199 km. The road distance is 205.1 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti without a car is to Minibus which takes 3h 30m and costs $6.
The Minibus from Tbilisi Nige to Akhaltsikhe takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Tbilisi Nige station.
Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Akhaltsikhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Tbilisi to Samtskhe–Javakheti.
There are 97+ hotels available in Samtskhe–Javakheti.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Samtskhe–Javakheti, Georgia?
Georgia Minibuses operates a bus from Tbilisi Nige to Akhaltsikhe hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Borjomi-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Bus from Tbilisi Nige to Akhaltsikhe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
Bus from Borjomi to Akhaltsikhe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
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