There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Vardzia by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kharagauli
best- Take the train from Tbilisi to Kharagaulitrain 874 / ...
2h 45m$19–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tbilisi to Dzirulatrain 854
3h 20m$18–26Minibus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Nige to Zestaponibus
4h 17m$22–26Drive 184.9 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Vardziacar 184.9 km
2h 18m$23–33
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Vardzia is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Vardzia is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi to Vardzia. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi Nige and arriving at Zestaponi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Tbilisi to Vardzia. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi and arriving at Kharagauli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Vardzia is 171 km. The road distance is 184.9 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Vardzia without a car is to train via Kharagauli which takes 2h 45m and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Tbilisi to Vardzia, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Vardzia bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Tbilisi Nige station.
Tbilisi to Vardzia train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Tbilisi station.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Vardzia is to train via Kharagauli which takes 2h 45m and costs $19 - $28. Alternatively, you can Minibus, which costs $21 - $26 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Vardzia, Imereti, Georgia?
Georgian Railway operates a train from Tbilisi to Kharagauli twice daily. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, Georgia Minibuses operates a bus from Tbilisi Nige to Zestaponi hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Kharagauli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $5–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $10
Train from Tbilisi to Dzirula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $5–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $10
Bus from Tbilisi Nige to Zestaponi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- didubissadguri.ge
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More Questions & Answers
Tbilisi to Vardzia bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Zestaponi station.
Tbilisi to Vardzia train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Kharagauli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Vardzia is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Tbilisi to Vardzia.
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