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How to get fromTbilisi to Sukhumiby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Tbilisi to Sukhumi by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane plane TBS - AER
    2. Take the bus from Psou Border Crossing to Sukhumi Bus stationbus bus
    8h 32m

  2. Drive  1,089.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tbilisi to Sukhumicar car 1,089.5 km
    15h 44m
    $165–238

  3. Train to Batumi International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain train
    2. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane plane BUS - AER
    3. Take the bus from Psou Border Crossing to Sukhumi Bus stationbus bus
    10h 50m

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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 44m.

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