We will tell you how to get from Tbilisi to Batumi on your own. Find out about ticket prices, timetables and excursions from the capital of Georgia to Batumi. Which method is more convenient and cheaper? Tips on how to save money.
Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
How to get by train from Tbilisi to Batumi
The railway between the two cities is laid in picturesque places. On the way, you will see fields, vineyards, mountain spurs, small villages and the ruins of ancient fortresses. The last quarter of the way goes along the Black Sea coast. The ride is very comfortable: you can admire the views and relax in soft reclining chairs. Modern Stadler trains have toilets, gadget outlets and free Wi-Fi.
Tbilisi - Batumi train schedule... From the main railway station in Tbilisi, trains leave three times a day - in the morning at 8:00, in the afternoon at 17:35 and at 0:45 at night. On the way, they make two short stops and reach the Batumi Central railway station in 5-5.15 hours. Seats on all trains are seated only.
Where can I buy a ticket by train Tbilisi - Batumi. They are sold at the box office at the Tbilisi railway station, but it is more convenient to buy online. Register on the website of Georgian railways, choose a convenient date, time and pay for your purchase. You don't need to print anything. Show the e-ticket on your smartphone to the controller and take a seat in the carriage!
2nd class tickets cost 25 GEL, and 1st class tickets - 61 GEL. Children under 5 years old travel for free.
How to save... Class 1 seats are on the top floor of the train, and Class 2 seats are downstairs. In terms of comfort, they almost do not differ, so it makes no sense to pay more. Buy your tickets online and you don't have to waste time traveling to the railway station.
How to get by bus from Tbilisi to Batumi
Comfortable buses owned by the transport company Metro Georgia are very popular among tourists. The buses have soft seats, individual monitors and Wi-Fi.
schedule... Buses leave at 12:00, 15:00, 20:00, 24:00 and 01:00 from the Tbilisi bus station Ortachala, which is located on Gulia street, 1. After 6.5 hours they arrive at the New Batumi bus station - on Gogol street , one.
Where can I buy a ticket by bus Tbilisi - Batumi. Tickets are sold at the New Bus Station in Batumi and the metrogeorgia.ge website. Prices at the box office and online are the same - 30 GEL.
How to save money. This New Bus Station is the base of Metro Georgia, look for this name on the map. It is far from the city center, so get off at the new Batumi railway station. Opposite it there is a bus stop, from which you can go to the center inexpensively.
Attention! Reviews about the service of this company, to put it mildly, are unimportant. Tourists report out-of-date information on the website, inconvenient location of the new bus station, non-working toilets (and it takes 6 hours to drive, mind you) and Wi-Fi on buses. Buses are late. As someone aptly called his review, "The company is Turkish, the service is Georgian." We advise you to double-check the information on the official website of the carrier at the box office.
Minibuses from Tbilisi to Batumi
Minibuses leave from Tbilisi bus stations Dedakalaki and Didube and arrive at the Batumi bus station, which is located on Mayakovskogo street, 1. Minibuses run once an hour and reach the place in 6 hours. The fare is 25 GEL.
Sitting on minibuses is not as comfortable as on a train or bus. In addition, Georgian drivers from time to time open their windows and smoke, so the interior is filled with smoke.
Excursions from Tbilisi to Batumi
Sputnik offers an individual transfer from Tbilisi to Batumi for $ 320. The price includes car rental with a driver, guide services and a small snack. On the way, you can stop anywhere and listen to the guide's story about local attractions.
BlaBlaCar ride
A good option is to find fellow travelers and share the cost of travel from Tbilisi to Batumi with them. It is convenient to do this on the BlaBlaCar service. The cheapest seats in passenger cars are offered for 27-28 GEL ($ 9-10).
From Tbilisi to Batumi by car
The distance between Tbilisi and Batumi is 378 km. The road will take 6-6.5 hours. Rent a car on the Myrentacar.com service and drive to Batumi on your own. Renting a car at Tbilisi airport with a return there costs from $ 16.5 per day, with a return at Batumi airport - from $ 27 per day.
How to save... Take a car at the airport - prices are always lower than in the city. If you are traveling to Batumi with a company, it is cheaper to rent a car and divide the amount for all.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Batumi is by air. Service Air planes fly between the two cities during the high season. Small aircraft L-17 are designed for 17 passengers. The permissible luggage weight is 15 kg for each.
Six times a week they fly out of Natakhtari airport, which is located 20 km north of the center of Tbilisi, and in an hour they land at the international airport of Batumi. There are 1-3 flights per day. The ticket costs 125 GEL.
At any time of the year, the most convenient and cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Batumi is the Stadler double-decker trains. A modern comfortable train will take you to the place in just 5 hours. Intercity buses take longer but are popular with those looking to save money. Travel by minibuses is even cheaper, but there is not much room for luggage in the salons.
It is more convenient for older travelers, families with children and tourists with a lot of luggage to get from Tbilisi to Batumi by taxi. The trip will cost $ 105-115. Fans of comfortable trips will find the road with fellow travelers suitable.
If you love driving, rent a car. You can make stops in the places you like and get acquainted with the interesting sights of Georgia. This is the most convenient way for a group of friends and family with children.
