There are 4 ways to get from Vardzia to Tbilisi by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kharagauli
best- Take the train from Kharagauli to Tbilisitrain 873 / ...
2h 52m$19–27Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dzirula to Tbilisitrain 853
3h 24m$18–25Minibus
- Take the bus from Zestaponi to Tbilisi Nigebus
4h 18m$22–26Drive 185.4 km
- Drive from Vardzia to Tbilisicar 185.4 km
2h 20m$23–33
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vardzia to Tbilisi is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Vardzia to Tbilisi is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Vardzia to Tbilisi. However, there are services departing from Zestaponi and arriving at Tbilisi Nige via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Vardzia to Tbilisi. However, there are services departing from Kharagauli and arriving at Tbilisi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Vardzia and Tbilisi is 171 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Vardzia to Tbilisi without a car is to train via Kharagauli which takes 2h 52m and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Vardzia to Tbilisi, including transfers.
Vardzia to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Zestaponi station.
Vardzia to Tbilisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Kharagauli station.
The best way to get from Vardzia to Tbilisi is to train via Kharagauli which takes 2h 52m and costs $19 - $28. Alternatively, you can Minibus, which costs $22 - $26 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Vardzia, Imereti, Georgia and Tbilisi, Georgia?
Georgian Railway operates a train from Kharagauli to Tbilisi twice daily. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Georgia Minibuses operates a bus from Zestaponi to Tbilisi Nige hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Kharagauli to Tbilisi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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 Dzirula to Tbilisi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- 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 Zestaponi to Tbilisi Nige
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- didubissadguri.ge
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More Questions & Answers
Vardzia to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Tbilisi Nige station.
Vardzia to Tbilisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Tbilisi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vardzia to Tbilisi is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Vardzia to Tbilisi.
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