How to get there
Tbilisi → Batumi
Tbilisi to Batumi is about 375 km, 4.5–6 hours by car. A seat in a shared car costs about 34 ₾; the cheapest other way is the train: 35–75 ₾, 4 h.
- km
- 375
- h by car
- 4.5–6
- a seat, usually
- ≈34 ₾
Upcoming rides
Live from the appThe road
The main road across the country: west past Gori and Khashuri, over the Rikoti pass to Zestaponi and Samtredia, then down to the Black Sea at Kobuleti. Summer weekends are the busiest — book early.
The app suggests 28–40 ₾ a seat on this route. Drivers set their own price, within a cost-sharing cap.
Getting off on the way
Rides on this road can drop you at the towns on the way. Search for your own town, and you pay for your part of the road.
Every way from Tbilisi to Batumi
A shared ride is one way to go. Here are the others, so you can compare.
| How | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| GzaGzaCarA shared car, when a driver is going that way. Book a seat here or in the app. | ≈28–40 ₾per person4.5–6 h | |
| TrainTwo a day, more in summer; book ahead thenTbilisi Central Station | 35–75 ₾per person4 h | |
| Marshrutka (minibus)About hourly, morning to eveningDidube bus station, Tbilisi | 35 ₾per person5–7 h | |
| CoachMany a dayOrtachala bus station, Tbilisi | 40–50 ₾per person6–7 h | |
| FlightA few flights a week | 125–345 ₾per person45–60 min | |
| Private driverAny time, door to door | from 342 ₾the whole car4–5 h |
Fares and times as of October 2026. They change, so check before you go.
Questions
How do I get from Tbilisi to Batumi?
Tbilisi to Batumi is about 375 km, 4.5–6 hours by car. A seat in a shared car costs about 34 ₾; the cheapest other way is the train: 35–75 ₾, 4 h. Train — 35–75 ₾ (per person), 4 h, Tbilisi Central Station. Two a day, more in summer; book ahead then. Marshrutka (minibus) — 35 ₾ (per person), 5–7 h, Didube bus station, Tbilisi. About hourly, morning to evening. Coach — 40–50 ₾ (per person), 6–7 h, Ortachala bus station, Tbilisi. Many a day. Flight — 125–345 ₾ (per person), 45–60 min. A few flights a week. Private driver — from 342 ₾ (the whole car), 4–5 h. Any time, door to door. Fares as of October 2026.
How far is it from Tbilisi to Batumi?
About 375 km by road, which takes 4.5–6 hours by car depending on traffic and stops.
How much is a shared ride from Tbilisi to Batumi?
A seat usually costs about 34 ₾. Drivers set their own price, within a cost-sharing cap, and a 12% service fee is added at checkout.
How do I book?
Pick one of the upcoming rides on this page, sign in or create an account, and pay by card. It works the same way in the GzaGzaCar app.
On the way
- Tbilisi
- Gori
- Khashuri
- Rikoti pass
- Zestaponi
- Samtredia
- Kobuleti
- Batumi