There are 3 ways to get from Tbilisi to Sukhumi by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tbilisi International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane TBS - AER
- Take the bus from Psou Border Crossing to Sukhumi Bus stationbus
8h 32mDrive 1,089.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tbilisi to Sukhumicar 1,089.5 km
15h 43m$134–193Train to Batumi International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain
- Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane BUS - AER
- Take the bus from Psou Border Crossing to Sukhumi Bus stationbus
10h 55m
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Sukhumi is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Sukhumi is to drive which takes 15h 43m and costs $130 - $200.
The distance between Tbilisi and Sukhumi is 598 km. The road distance is 1089.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Tbilisi to Sukhumi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Sukhumi is 1090 km. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Tbilisi to Sukhumi.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Sukhumi, Georgia?
There is no direct connection from Tbilisi to Sukhumi. However, you can take the line 346 bus to Metro Station Samgori, take the line 337 bus to Tbilisi Airport, walk to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) airport, fly to Sochi International Airport (AER), walk to Sochi Airport, take the line 535 bus to Yuznoye Vzmorye, take the line 550 bus to Hotel Russkiy dom, walk to Psou Border Crossing, then take the bus to Sukhumi Bus station. Alternatively, you can drive from Tbilisi to Sukhumi in around 15h 43m.
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sochi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Batumi International Airport to Sochi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Saturday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Batumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $14
- 1 Class
- $30
- Phone
- 1-84
- [email protected]
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Batumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $35–45
- 2nd Class (Compartment)
- $45–60
- 1nd Class (Soft-seated)
- $70–90
Bus from Psou Border Crossing to Sukhumi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- edemgagra.ru
Bus from Psou Border Crossing to Sukhumi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- edemgagra.ru
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