Bus routes in Tbilisi. Tbilisi Metro - map, stations and other public transport of Tbilisi

22.06.2019

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It is also more convenient to visit from Tbilisi.

Read more about travel ideas for those who flew to Tbilisi.

So, congratulations! You've made it to Georgia! What's next?

Intercity communication in Georgia

WITH intercity communication there are no problems in Georgia.

If you are a fan of trains, the website of the railway will help you. Here you can buy tickets online and see the timetable in Russian: www.railway.ge. Perhaps the most popular destination is Tbilisi-Batumi. There is a convenient express train. But at the height of the season there may be problems with the availability of tickets - take it in advance.

Buses and minibuses

Perhaps the most convenient and popular way to travel around the country is buses and minibuses.

There are two main bus stations in Tbilisi. Flights depart from the Samgori metro station towards Kakheti to the east (Sighnaghi, Telavi, Kvareli). From Didube metro station - to the west (Gori, Kazbegi, Batumi, Kutaisi).

Minibuses between cities run frequently. The only negative is the lack of a schedule in the usual sense. Often the minibus departs according to the degree of filling. The driver can call on the way for some of his driving business. And instead of the planned 2 hours, you will spend 2.5 hours on the road. If you are going, for example, to take a walk in Sighnaghi, these adventures will only add color and will not spoil your mood. But if you are late for the plane, then the hassle is guaranteed.

There is an alternative. In Georgia, two companies are engaged in passenger traffic at the European level, and tickets cost the same as for ordinary minibuses. Clean cars, polite professional drivers and most importantly - a clear schedule of departure and arrival.

Buses of the Metro company depart from Ortachala station, tickets and timetables on the website geometro.ge/ru/. Georgian Bus buses are especially convenient - they do not come to the outskirts of cities at bus stations, but to the city center. The same company serves Kutaisi airport in all directions for each flight. Tickets and timetable - . In addition, Georgian Bus provides a 10% discount to cardholders.

Taxi and transfers.

Yes, yes, for traveling between cities, you can easily hire a taxi - this practice is common. And of course, there is a custom-made private transfer - it's better than a taxi, but you need to order a transfer in advance. It differs from a taxi in better side cleanliness of cars and adequacy of drivers. Call us and we will order a car for you at any time convenient for you and in any direction.

You can still travel. Hitchhiking in Georgia is excellent and quite safe. If you are interested in traveling in this format, consider the nuances. You will be spoken to. In all languages at once - in Georgian, Armenian, Turkish, Russian and, possibly, English. And in sign language, for sure. So learn materiel 😉

You will be fed. How? It depends on what is. Wine, chacha, apples, science. Do not refuse - by refusing you will offend the Georgian. If they treat - then from a pure heart. And if there is absolutely nothing to treat, they will ride on neighboring interesting places. “Yes, my grandfather lives here - in a neighboring village. Let's go and have some tea." “Yes, there is a beautiful waterfall - very close. Gotta go."

There are two curious modes of transport that we cannot fail to mention. You can fly from Tbilisi to Mestia and from Tbilisi to Ambrolauri by. The cost of the flight is very adequate and comparable to the cost of travel on the roads. And there is a curious Borjomi-Bakuriani train. Narrow gauge old Railway, views of the local wooded mountains - perfect trip for autumn.

How to travel around Georgia by car

In Georgia, almost everywhere there are excellent roads. Even the dirt ones are kept in order with rare exceptions. Therefore, it is very convenient to travel by car. If you don't have your own, rent it. Leading car rental companies are members of the program and provide discounts with a card. Or order ready-made tours through our Viva-Georgia agency - we cooperate with leading travel, excursion and transport companies and our price will be lower.

Just remember that Georgia is a mountainous country. Take an SUV or a car with a high seating position. So you can not be tied to the tracks, but call on the way to various hard-to-reach attractions. And be sure to read this - here just about the features traffic in the country.

So, you are driving in Georgia. In addition to the condition of the roads, you need to know the following. Gasoline prices are relatively low. Lots of petrol stations. But with gas, specify - they are enough, but not everywhere. For example, on the way to Kazbegi, you will need to refuel before reaching Ananuri - more gas stations will not be on the way.

The police enforce the rules of the road strictly. Didn't fasten your seatbelt? Did you cross the line? Are you talking on your cell phone while driving? Will have to pay. In no case do not offer a bribe to the policeman - this is strict here. You will be issued a fine, which you will need to pay at the bank.

But if there is no police in sight, the drivers take liberties. So you need to be careful on the road. But in general, the culture of driving is in order. For example, on a highway, a truck driver will usually pull over and flash his headlights to help you overtake.

Again hotline department highways Georgia +995 322 31 30 76. Website: www.georoad.ge. On difficult passes, check the condition of the road before the trip.

And one more useful phone - 112 and 911. A single service for calling the police, fire, ambulance and rescue services. We hope you will not need it, but you need to know such things.

Well, a joke in which there is a share of a joke: the most important road users in Georgia are cows. Yes, yes, ordinary cows. There are many of them in villages and villages. They are not afraid of cars and often lie quietly on the roadway. Especially on the bridges - it's cooler there. You can, of course, honk, but it's easier to go around - why bother noble animals? 😉

How to get from Kutaisi Airport to anywhere in the country:

Bus. Comfortable enough. Moderately budgetary: Kutaisi-Tbilisi 20 GEL, Kutaisi-Batumi 15 GEL. There are always places. Fairly safe - drivers scheduled buses behave more carefully on the roads than minibuses. Cons - you will be tied to the schedule. But the schedule is designed to serve every flight. The bus schedule can be viewed.
Minibuses. In fact, these are the same buses. But minibus drivers drive less carefully. And taking into account the serpentines and passes, the trip will turn out to be quite extreme. There are no schedules - here you are lucky. Prices are about the same as for scheduled buses.
Taxi. Immediately at the exit from the airport, a flock of taxi drivers will surround you with an offer to take you anywhere in the country. Taxi is convenient. Driving accuracy is at the average Georgian level. A taxi from Kutaisi to Tbilisi will cost no more than 250 GEL. But be sure to bargain - the lower bar is 150 GEL. Taxi Kutaisi-Batumi - no more than 150 GEL. There is another trick here - if you are traveling alone in a taxi, pay full price. If you offer the driver to find fellow travelers, divide the same amount among all. And finding fellow travelers is quite simple - try it.
customized customized transfer. This is the same taxi, but ordered in advance. It costs about the same as a taxi. It differs from a taxi for the better in the cleanliness of the cars and the adequacy of the drivers. Do you like to plan everything in advance? Order an individual transfer to any point in Georgia by mail.
rental car. All airports have car rental points for the main market players. The average cost of renting a car in Georgia is 50-100 dollars per day for SUVs and from 40 dollars per day for a sedan. Well, yes, we just mentioned it in this article.
Hitch-hiking. Hitchhiking in Georgia is good, they bring you up with pleasure. This is moderately safe. If you like this way of traveling - go ahead.

Urban public transport in Georgia

Public transport in Tbilisi is a fairly convenient way to get around.

The metro consists of two branches, you can get to almost anywhere in the city. Buses run on schedule - at each stop there is an electronic scoreboard that shows the next flights and the time of their arrival. Travel by metro and buses costs 50 tetri. To pay for the fare, you will need to purchase a single transport plastic card. It is also suitable for paying for travel to cable car on the Narikala fortress in the center of the city.

Minibuses run throughout the city, comfortable, convenient, air-conditioned. A minibus ride costs 80 tetri.

Taxis are perhaps the most popular mode of transport for tourists. It is customary not to call a taxi, but simply to catch it on the street. There are many taxi drivers. Even a lot. If you are just standing by the road, a queue of 3-4 cars instantly gathers with the question “where to go?”. Be sure to check the cost before the trip - otherwise you will be rolled out an inflated price tag. Prices are not too high - within the center of about 3 GEL. From the center of Tbilisi to the airport, a taxi costs 20-25 GEL.

Just in case, phone numbers taxi: +995 322 260 60 60(Maxim service), +995 322 225 52 25 (S-taxi). They can come in handy if you sit in a restaurant until late at night, when there are much fewer taxis on the street.

We will separately touch on the topic of taxis in Batumi. It's strange, but in Batumi a taxi is more expensive than in Tbilisi. If you are relaxing in Batumi, rent a bike. Rental points at every step. There are bike paths everywhere in the city. And it's really the most convenient transportation in Batumi. You don't even have to stand in traffic jams.

Tbilisi funicular is also a type of urban transport. And the most convenient way to get to Mtatsminda Park. You can buy a ticket for the funicular to the right of the entrance. You will be given a plastic card, which is also valid for rides in the park. For example, on a Ferris wheel.

Do not deprive yourself of the pleasure of hiking. Both Tbilisi and Batumi are compact cities. Walking on foot, you can wander through the narrow streets and find some of your secret courtyards and cafes. But if you are a pedestrian, you only need to remember one rule. When crossing the road in Georgia, you need to look left, right and up 😉 Even if you find a traffic light and go green. Unfortunately, drivers pass pedestrians very rarely. If you just stand on the zebra and wait, stay until the evening. But if you have already gone confidently, the driver will slow down.

Well, at the end - main recommendation. Travel! Do not sit in cities, move around the country. Georgia is very different and amazing. Landscapes change, people change. Georgia needs to be explored from the inside. And we are sure that you will love this country just as we loved it in our time. Have a nice trip!

To move around the city without transport is indispensable. Transport system The city of Tbilisi is diverse: metro, buses, minibuses, funicular, cable cars and taxis. That's the whole list. There are no trolleybuses and trams, which is even good. After all, the traffic on the roads is saturated, and at rush hour there are always traffic jams.

In the article I will talk about the transport that is in the department of the "Tbilisi Transport Company": metro, buses and cable cars. How to properly plan a route from point A to point B. How to pay for travel, fares, benefits. Let's talk about everything in order. Detailed information see about minibuses, taxis and funicular.

Tbilisi transport company

Official website (Georgian/English): http://ttc.com.ge

Tbilisi Transport Company began its existence in 1966, when the first metro line was opened. The owner of the company is the City Hall of Tbilisi, which owns 100% of the shares. In 2009, municipal buses were transferred to the company's department. Since 2012, two more cable cars Rike-Narikala and Chavchavadze Avenue-Turtle Lake have been added.

Metro money card

To travel around the city by public transport, you will need a Metromoney card. With its help, travel on the subway, buses and minibuses, on cable cars is paid.

What is the price: 2 lari (~ $0.8).

Where can I buy: at the box office at metro stations and on the Rike-Narikala cable car.

The card is not personal, so a passport and other identification documents are not needed. One card for the whole family or company will be enough.

Where to top up:

at the subway ticket offices and on the cable car;
at Bank of Georgia terminals.

Return Metromoney:

It is possible to return the card within 30 days. In order to get our 2 lari back, we present the card and a receipt for its purchase at the same cash desks. Refill receipts are not required.

Travel rates:

metro, buses - 50 tetri (~ $ 0.2);
cable car Rike-Narikala one way - 2.5 GEL (~ $ 1);
cable car to Turtle Lake - 1 lari (~ $ 0.4).

Discount:

After paying 50 tetri with a Metromoney card, a grace period of 1.5 hours is provided for transferring to other buses or the metro. The discount does not apply to cable cars.

For example: at 10:00 we entered the subway and paid 50 tetri. At 11:00 we boarded the bus and swiped the card through the reader. At the same time, the money will not be written off on the card, and the cost of travel is 0.00 GEL in the received ticket.

Metro Tbilisi

Today (2018), the Tbilisi metro consists of 2 branches: red - Akhmeteli-Varketili and blue - Saburtalo, with one transfer station "Vokzalnaya Square". The last 23rd metro station "State University" was opened in October 2017. The first branch of the Tbilisi metro from 6 stations Didube - Rustaveli was launched in 1966. In the period from 2002 to 2012 the stations were reconstructed and the carriages were updated. At the same time, the tokens were replaced by single card metromoney.

In the photo: Rustaveli metro station

It is convenient to use the metro in Tbilisi - stops are announced in Georgian and English. The signs themselves on the platforms are in Russian, because the first red line was built back in Soviet times.

Working hours: from 6:00 to 24:00.

Fare: 50 tetri. The fare is paid only by the Metromoney card.

Intervals between trains:

during rush hour 2-4 minutes;
in the evening ~ 10 minutes.

Tbilisi metro map in Russian:

In the photo: Tbilisi metro map

The cable car connecting Rike Park and the ancient fortress of Narikala opened in 2012. It consists of 8 glass gondola cabins with two soft benches inside, 8 people can fit in each cabin. Gondolas move continuously, slightly slowing down at the stations. There is a ramp for people with disabilities. We comfortably rode the cable car with a child in a pram.

The Rike-Narikala cable car is very popular with tourists. IN summer time lines line up to admire the views of the Old City from a bird's eye view. Therefore, plan to visit the fortress in the morning, from the moment the cable car opens.

Working hours: from 11:00 to 23:00.

Fare: 2.50 lari. The fare is paid only by the Metromoney card.

Trip duration: 1 minute 42 seconds.

In the photo: Rike-Narikala cableway

Cable car to Turtle Lake

In September 2016 after overhaul a cable car began to operate, connecting Chavchavadze Avenue in the center of Tbilisi and. Consists of two gondolas in a retro design. One gondola accommodates 10-12 people plus a permanent guide. Bicycle racks are provided. The cable car is adapted for the transportation of passengers with disabilities.

Working hours: in summer from 8:00 to 24:00, in winter from 8:00 to 22:00.

Fare: 1 lari. Transportation of bicycles is paid additionally - 1 GEL. The fare is paid only by the Metromoney card.

Trip duration:~ 6 minutes.

In the photo: Chavchavadze cable car – Turtle Lake

Buses

Buses and minibuses are the main means of transportation around the city. With their help, you can get anywhere. The vehicle fleet of "Tbilisi Transport Company" has 750 municipal buses. The daily passenger turnover exceeds 200 thousand people. The longest route is just over 30 km and the shortest is 4.6 km. Stops equipped electronic scoreboard, which displays the waiting time for the next bus. The information is presented in Georgian and is duplicated in English.

In the photo: Tbilisi municipal bus

In the photo: Stop with an electronic scoreboard

Since 2017, environmentally friendly buses that meet European Euro-5 standards have appeared on the routes of the city of Tbilisi. Separate lines for public transport are allocated on several streets in order to reduce travel time along the route. In addition, the mayor's office plans to introduce about 700 new buses to replace the old Bogdans and replenish the fleet.

What is the difference between buses and minibuses?

Municipal buses - big buses blue or yellow color. Many have electronic scoreboards with the route and the next stop. Stops are announced in Georgian, occasionally in English. They only stop at stops, unlike minibuses.

Working hours: from 6:00 to 20:00.

Fare: 50 tetri. The fare is paid by Metromoney card or in cash at the entrance. The cash register does not give out change, so it is better to have the exact amount in coins.

Route planning in Tbilisi

How to plan a route in Tbilisi and reduce the waiting time for transport? To do this, we will use the website of the Tbilisi Transport Company http://ttc.com.ge. The site contains useful sections:

Journey Planner(route planning).

For example, we want to get to Vake Park from the Avlabari metro station. We go to Journey Planner, select the points of departure and arrival in English, transport and press the button to plan a route.

In the photo: Route planning

After that, the route itself will be displayed on the map, and on the left of the screen detailed description– bus numbers or necessary metro stations, travel time and transfers.

In the photo: The route is built

Journey Planner isn't very user-friendly, but it's what it is. Map of Tbilisi in Georgian, pleases that the route plan is in English.

time tables(bus timetables).

This section presents full information on the movement of metro trains and municipal buses: route numbers, departure, arrival and intermediate stations, timetable.

Bus in Real Time(traffic of buses in real time).
Stop Board Info(information about the waiting time for buses at each stop) - helps to guess the time of leaving the house so as not to wait at the bus stop for a long time.

I hope the information was useful to you. Ask your questions in the comments.

Metro Tbilisi- the most convenient transport in the capital, will quickly and comfortably take you from point A to point B. In this post - the Tbilisi metro map in Russian, stations and where you can get there in this way. Here about another public transport Tbilisi - useful routes of buses and minibuses.

Metro Tbilisi

The Tbilisi Metro was put into operation in January 1966, and this moment is considered the second largest in Transcaucasia (in the first place - Baku, in the third - Yerevan).

In total there are 2 lines and 22 stations, more precisely, even one with a small branch, it is on it that most tourists travel, because it passes through the center and all the important transport and commercial points of the city.

The last station opened in 2000, another branch is being designed (maybe under construction), but it is not known when it will be ready. Metro operating hours: from 06:00 to 24:00, and the average interval is 6-7 minutes. Stations are announced in Georgian and English, all schemes inside are also duplicated in two languages. The fare for the metro is 0.5 lari (about 13 rubles).

Tbilisi metro map in Russian

Here is the Tbilisi metro map in Russian, with all existing and planned stations. There are red and blue branches on it - they exist now, and a third branch is planned.

Let's now learn more about useful and desired stations in the Tbilisi metro.

Didube- goes to the Didube bus station, from where many minibuses depart to all parts of Georgia: for example, to Kazbegi, Mtskheta, Batumi, Borjomi, Kutaisi and others.

"Station Square"- goes to the railway station, from here trains leave for Batumi (and everything along the way), Zugdidi, Poti, Borjomi, Yerevan, Baku.

"Rustaveli"- overlooks the main street of the city - Shota Rustaveli with many hotels, cafes, shops. There are theaters, the government and many other interesting things.

"Freedom Square"- the very center of Tbilisi, near the old city, Pushkin and Kote Afkhazi streets, museums, Narikala fortress.

"Avlabari"– exit to the Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, Europe Square, Rike Park, Metekhi Church.

"Isani" and "Samgori"- go to the bus stations with the same names. Minibuses go from here to Kakheti, to the Azerbaijani border.

Fare payment

Tbilisi has a very well thought out public transport system. Since 2010, payments have been made only with Metromoney plastic cards. The fare is 0.5 lari (50 tetri).

The card can be bought in the station lobbies for 2 GEL, and topped up in the same place or at numerous machines throughout the city. The Metromoney transport card is suitable not only for the metro, but also for buses (travel 50 tetri), large yellow minibuses(travel 80 tetri) and cable car from Vake park to Narikala fortress.

That is, the scheme is as follows: we buy a card for 2 lari, replenish it with another 2 lari (for example). As soon as you lean against the turnstile, 0.5 GEL is deducted from the card and the remainder is displayed on the screen. The buses also have special machines that issue a check with the balance in the account - very convenient.

Now there is a rule that within 90 minutes after entering the subway, you can use buses for free. This is very cool. And we have such a policy in Omsk that people are specifically forced to make more transfers (closing routes) so that there is more money ...

Then 2 lari (for which the card was bought) can be returned if you have a check in good condition. It has faded for me ;-)

Other public transport in Tbilisi

There are many buses and even more minibuses in the capital. Of course, tourists rarely use them, largely because all the inscriptions are in Georgian.

There is, on which you can see all bus routes, even find out where this or that bus is at a given time.

Useful Tbilisi bus routes:

37 - goes from the airport through the center and to the railway station.

124 - from the Rutsaveli metro station through Freedom Square, and then along the Sololaki district and to Mount Mtatsminda (to the amusement park).

7 - Didube metro station - Digomi village. Convenient if you need to get on the track to hitchhike further to Mtskheta-Gori-Kutaisi.

8 - airport - metro station "Isani".

55 – Baratashvili street – Ortachala bus station (all international buses to Istanbul, Ankara, Yerevan, Baku).

Tbilisi public transport guide, thanks to which you will learn about all types of transport in the city, fares, and you can also download all the necessary maps. In today's article, I will tell you about public transport in Tbilisi, how to get directions around the city, and what types of transport exist here.

Ticket for travel to Tbilisi - cost and where to buy

A ticket for 1 trip on public transport in Tbilisi costs 50 tetri. Bus tickets are purchased at the machine directly on the bus, while the metro can only be traveled with the MetroMani electronic travel card, which I will discuss later.

For more profitable trips around the capital of Georgia, I recommend that you purchase a MetroMani pass, which can be used to pay for travel by bus, metro and funicular. The ticket is sold at the entrances to the metro stations and costs 2 GEL. This amount will be refunded to you when you return the card. The card can be replenished with any amount at any payment terminal of the Bank of Georgia.

The balance of funds on the card can be found at sales offices, payment terminals, as well as on the reader at the entrance to the transport. The card is not named, that is, anyone can use it. The return of the card is possible within 1 month after its purchase. Upon presentation of the check, the 2 GEL paid by you for the card will be returned to you. When entering the metro, the card is applied to the reader and debited from it required amount. When entering the bus, you must go to the controller, which has a device for reading fare money from the card. After paying with this card, you can drive for 1.5 hours, making any number of transfers at no extra charge.

It is convenient to get directions on public transport in Tbilisi on the website of the Tbilisi Transport Company.

Buses

Comfortable yellow and blue buses run in Tbilisi, and their stops are equipped with an electronic display indicating the stops and the time before the bus arrives. The bus number is indicated on windshield. Of the night buses in Tbilisi, there is route number 37 from Tbilisi Airport, but it does not run so often.

Bus fare payment procedure:

If you have a MetroMani card, place it on top of the reader.
If you don't have a MetroMani card, deposit 50 tetri into the vending machine on the bus and collect a ticket. Attention! The machine on the bus doesn't change change, so you'll need change to pay your fare.

In addition to regular city buses, Tbilisi runs Hop bus on-Hop off, where you can see the whole city for $20.

Minibuses

The fare in a minibus in Tbilisi is from 30 tetri to 1 lari. The cost is always indicated on the windshield or on the car door in Georgian. The Tbilisi Minibus Operator Company has a very good website where you can get directions and fares. As in Russia, minibuses can be caught by a show of hands. They drive in the city fixed-route taxis yellow color. In addition to urban, there are intercity minibuses, which I will discuss below.

Metro

Metro length: 26.3 km
Number of metro lines: 2 lines
Number of metro stations: 22 stations
Passenger turnover: 300,000 people per day
Opening hours: from 06:00 to 00:00 with a frequency of 2.5 minutes during peak hours to 12 minutes at night

The red line of the metro will be especially useful for passengers, because. along it are the main tourist attractions of Tbilisi. Old Mytishchi trains run in the metro. The metro connects the main districts of Tbilisi. Two metro lines intersect at the railway station - Station Square. All signs in the subway are in Georgian and Latin. Subway announcements are made in Georgian and English. current scheme subway see below.

Funicular and cable car

Cable car fare: 2.5 GEL one way on the route Rike Park - Narikala Fortress.
The fare on the funicular to Vake Park - Turtle Lake: 1 GEL one way, the cost of transporting a bicycle - 1 GEL one way. As of August 2016, this route was temporarily closed due to repairs.
The fare for the funicular to Mount Mtatsminda, which is not part of the Tbilisi public transport system, is paid using the Mtatsminda amusement park card. The fare is 2 GEL one way, the price of the Mtatsminda card itself is also 2 GEL.

The funicular can only be used with the MetroMani card. The system of discounts for trips with this card does not apply to funicular travel.

Bus station in Tbilisi

Ground transport in Tbilisi is much more popular than air transport. Since literally any corner of Georgia, with the exception of Svaneti, can be comfortably reached by transport - be it a bus, minibus, train or a rented car. Minibuses are chosen when traveling along mountain roads, buses - when moving between major cities(for example, on the routes Tbilisi - Batumi, Tbilisi - Kutaisi).

Tariffs for travel by minibuses and buses in Georgia are very low. I described them in detail in the article "". A trip by minibus or bus between the cities of Georgia is suitable for you, if you are not afraid of a trip without air conditioning, under Russian chanson, with a smoking driver who does not always comply with traffic rules, and without stopping for a toilet. When traveling to popular destinations - to Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi in the season, buy a ticket at least 2 days before departure, because. they run out quickly.

Main bus stations in Tbilisi:

Tbilisi Bus Station Ortochala (central bus station) located at st. Dmitry Gulia 1. From the central bus station in Tbilisi you can go to the cities of Turkey, Greece, Armenia, Iran, Bulgaria. Luks Karadeniz buses go to Turkey, Neo-Turs buses go to Greece.
Okriba bus station located at st. Transportnaya 4 near Didube metro station. Buses and minibuses depart from this bus station to the Georgian cities of Borjomi, Vardzia, Kutaisi, Gori.

There is also a minibus station near the main bus station. You can get to it by buses No. 21 and 46 from the center of Tbilisi or by metro - to Didube metro station.

Tbilisi Central Railway Station is located at Station Square 2 at the metro station of the same name and 6 km from Didube bus station.

Internal railway routes in Georgia: to the cities of Batumi, Gori, Kutaisi, Marneuli, Poti and Zugdidi.
International railway routes: to Baku (departure daily, price - from $19 one way), Yerevan (departure on even numbers, price - from $20 one way)

Distance to the main mountain and sea cities of Georgia and neighboring countries from the railway station in Tbilisi

How to get to the main attractions in Tbilisi by public transport?

Cathedral of Tsminda Sameba (Holy Trinity)- bus stop number 122 Gumbri Street, bus stop number 91 and 122 Samreklo Street. Tbilisi Inn, popular among Russians, is located 1 km from the cathedral at the Avlabari metro station in the old city of Tbilisi.
Peace Bridge- located in Rike Park - bus stop number 31, 44, 50, 55, 71 Europe Square within walking distance from Avlabari metro station. Metekhi Bridge is also located near this stop.
Narikala fortress– next to the funicular station from Rike to Narikala.
Tbilisi Botanical Garden- bus stop number 4, 10, 90, 103, 106, 112, 124 Botanic Institute. 2.5 km from the metro station Freedom Square.
Mtatsminda- at the funicular station, which I mentioned above.
St. George's Cathedral- bus stop No. 23, 24, 33, 51 and the metro station of the red line Theater Akhmeteli.
Europe Square- bus stop number 31, 44, 50, 55, 71 Europe Square within walking distance from Avlabari metro station. Near this stop is the Hotel Kopala.
rose park- bus stop Marjanishvili Square No. 20, 28, 53, 59, 91. Nearby there is a good hotel Hotel Tiflis.
Freedom Square- bus stop number 6, 14, 31, etc., metro station Freedom Square. Nearby is a popular place to accommodate tourists in Tbilisi - the boutique hotel Rustaveli Boutique Hotel.

For those tourists who want to travel around Georgia in comfort, I recommend renting a car. This will allow you to travel at your own pace and on your own route - with a stop in the smallest mountain villages. Ride on rental car gives you a degree of freedom and you don't just travel from point A to point B.

In cars rented in Georgia, it is forbidden to cross the border with Abkhazia and South Ossetia. By renting a car, you can see the most beautiful places in Georgia that cannot be reached by public transport: Kakheti, Alazani Valley, Mestia, small towns and mountain passes of the Caucasus. I advise you to book a car in advance. during the high season, there are very few free cars left and there may not be enough for everyone. If you do not want to bathe with car rental, you can (total 80 excursions).

A car can be rented on the Myrentacar website, where it is possible to pick up a car among local reliable small rental offices. The main advantage of the service is the possibility of renting a car without a deposit or making a deposit in cash. Well, the prices on the site are pleasant, the cost of renting a compact car on the mechanics starts from 10 Euros.

Taxi

Taxi is one of better ways explore the city. Taxi rates are moderate. Taxis can always be found at parking lots near the airport, railway station, bus stations and large hotels. I advise you to always agree on the cost of the trip before getting into a taxi! Any person can become a taxi driver in Georgia with driving license, and if you get into such an unofficial taxi, then you will have no one to complain to.

The fare of most taxis is 40-50 tetri (about $0.3) per 1 km. Taxi drivers clustering around luxury hotels like the Sheraton Metchi Palace Hotel or the Tbilisi Marriott Hotel have a reputation for scamming foreigners. Feel free to refuse to get into a taxi if the price of a trip is too high for you - just look for another car, this is normal here. Taxis are almost always not equipped with a meter.

Locals advise using Taximaxim (the application can be downloaded in advance on the Internet) and ordering a taxi at the airport via local Wi-Fi. Taxify also works in Tbilisi - we used its services several times and were satisfied (using the link to register with Taxify you will find a discount on a trip up to 15 euros).

For example, I don’t really like these price auctions, and I prefer to book a taxi with a pre-known fare, which I advise you to do. Recommended for a fixed price. Also, do not forget that the service of renting a car with a driver for the whole day is very popular in Tbilisi to explore the most interesting corners of the city and its environs.

Looking for information about prices in Georgia in 2019? We talk about the cost of holidays in Batumi and Tbilisi - 2019: prices for food in cafes and shops, excursions, transport, rental housing.

At the end of the article, we will summarize and explain when a vacation in Georgia is the cheapest.

All prices are at the time of publication of the article and may change in the future.

The exchange rate of the Georgian lari to the ruble as of January 2019:

1 lari = 25 rubles
1 dollar = 2.66 lari

How much is the flight

assorted kebabs - 49.5 lari (1268 rubles)
grilled vegetables - 7 lari (179 rubles)
cucumber salad and tomato with basil - 5 lari (128 rubles)
mushroom soup / borscht / chikhirtma – 6 lari (154 rubles)
assorted Adjarian dishes - 25 GEL (640 rubles)

Acquainted with full version The menu is available on the official website of the cafe.

Prices in supermarkets and shops - 2019

For those who have the desire and ability to cook on their own, there will be cheaper to buy groceries in Georgian supermarkets:

Name	Price in lari	Price in rubles
Milk, 1 liter	1,4	36 ₽
Fresh bread, 500 grams	0,83	21 ₽
Rice (1 kg)	2	51 ₽
Eggs (12 pcs.)	3,39	87 ₽
Cheese (1 kg)	6,8	174 ₽
Chicken fillet (1 kg)	9	230 ₽
Bottle of water (1.5 l)	1,07	27 ₽
Local beer (0.5 l)	1,2	30 ₽
Imported beer (0.33 l)	1,5	38 ₽
Marlboro cigarettes	3	77 ₽
Tomatoes (1 kg)	1,2	30 ₽
Potatoes (1 kg)	0,7	18 ₽
Onion (1 kg)	1	25 ₽

Video with prices in one of the supermarkets in Tbilisi:

Alcohol prices

In supermarkets and shops in Georgia, alcohol is always cheaper than in cafes and restaurants.

The cost of alcohol in a Georgian supermarket:

beer (1 liter) - from 2.5 to 7 lari (64-179 rubles)
local draft beer (1 liter) - 2 lari (51 rubles)
vodka - from 20 to 60 lari (512-1536 rubles)
a bottle of ordinary dry wine - 3-4 lari (76-102 rubles)
a bottle of Kindzmarauli - 12-15 GEL (307-384 rubles)

Prices for alcohol cafes and restaurants in Georgia for 2019:

a bottle of Mtsvane - 15 lari (384 rubles)
a bottle of "Kindzmarauli" - 30 lari (768 rubles)
mug of beer "Hells Lager" - 11 lari (280 rubles)
a bottle of champagne - 117 lari (3000 rubles)

fruit cost

Approximate fruit prices in popular Georgian supermarkets (Carrefour, Goodwill, Spar):

Name	Price in GEL (for 1 kg)	Price in rubles
Apples	2,4	61 ₽
Bananas	3,0	76 ₽
oranges	2,5	64 ₽
grenades	4,0	102 ₽
grapefruit	4,5	115 ₽
Grape	2,0	51₽
Watermelon	0,6	16 ₽

Clothing prices

If you are looking for quality, branded items, then it is better to go to local shopping centers (in Tbilisi, for example, you should visit East Point and Tbilisi Mall).

The cost of clothing shopping malls Georgia is something like this:

T-shirts and T-shirts - 20-40 GEL (512-1020 rubles)
Levis jeans or similar - 70 GEL (1800 rubles)
Nike, Reebok or Adidas sneakers - 80 GEL (2050 rubles)
light summer dresses - 30-80 GEL (768-2050 rubles)

Similar, but not branded goods can be bought cheaply in the markets - for example, in Tbilisi it is Lilo Mall or the Deserter Market.

Excursions and entertainment in Georgia

Excursions

Prices for popular excursions in 2019:

Tbilisi walking tour with wine tasting – from 900 rubles (order →)
excursion from Tbilisi and Kazbegi National Park - from 1743 rubles (order →)
wine tour to Kakheti for 1 day – from 6700 rubles (order →)
excursions “Churches and Temples of Batumi”, “Petra-Tsikhidziri Fortress” and “Green Cape. Batumi Botanical Garden "- from 60 GEL (1540 rubles)
picnic on the bank of a mountain river in Tkhilnari - 96 GEL (2460 rubles)
excursions in mountainous Adjara:
- "Wine tasting" - 120 GEL (3070 rubles)
- visiting the Green Lake - 314 lari (8040 rubles)
boat trip with fishing and picnic - 190 lari (4850 rubles)

Attractions

The cost of visiting Batumi attractions in 2019:

Batumi cable car - 15 lari (358 rubles), children's ticket - 5 lari (118 rubles);
park on May 6 - tickets for attractions from 0.5 to 1 lari (14-26 rubles);
Batumi Dolphinarium - 15 GEL (358 rubles), swimming with dolphins - 150 GEL (3580 rubles);
mini-zoo - 2 lari (51 rubles), some animals can be seen for free;
Batumi water park - 25-30 lari (640-770 rubles), depending on the month.

Transport and rent

Within cities it is convenient to travel by bus, minibus, metro, taxi.

It is better to get from one Georgian city to another by plane, but you can use trains or order a transfer. Alternative option– rent a car and see everything interesting places on one's own.

Buses and minibuses

The most popular way to travel in Georgia is minibuses, there are a huge number of them in every city. There are also intercity buses.

The advantages of this method of transportation include relative cheapness - 5-20 GEL, as well as the fact that minibuses run quite often and never overflow. That is, how many seats there are - so many people will go.

The disadvantages include the aggressive driving style of Georgian drivers and the lack of a schedule as such: if there are enough passengers, the minibus will leave earlier (or later if there is a shortage).

Tickets cannot be purchased in advance, the trip is paid to the driver at the time of boarding.

Aircraft

If the cities are located far from each other, it is more convenient to travel by plane. Tickets for domestic flights are inexpensive. Approximate prices can be viewed on the Aviasales website:

Tbilisi - Batumi - from 1800 rubles

Advice: you can buy tickets for buses, trains, concerts, events and much more on the website https://biletebi.ge. To select the Russian language, click on the inscription "Geo" in the upper right corner of the screen.

Prices for accommodation in Georgia - 2019

Hotels and Inns

In 2019, the cost of living in an inexpensive hotel (2-3 stars) is about 2000 rubles. For example, in the popular Adjara Hotel (3 stars) among travelers in Batumi, a standard double room costs 1985 rubles per night.

Prices for accommodation in a 4-star hotel in 2019 range from 2500 to 5600 rubles. Say, at the Batumi World Palace Hotel Standart room costs 5580 rubles per night, while in the equally popular Legacy Hotel the prices are more democratic - from 2570 rubles per night.

For 5 star hotels in Georgia average cost accommodation is 10,000 rubles per night. At the Divan Suites Batumi hotel, a standard room costs 6,730 rubles per night, but at the Hilton Batumi it is already 14,000 rubles.

How to find affordable housing in Georgia? It is convenient to search for hotels through Skyscanner, and private apartments and apartments directly from the owners - through Airbnb (when registering via the link - a discount of 2100 rubles on the first booking).

Private sector

For those who prefer vacation in Georgia in the private sector, it will be useful to know housing prices. The cost of apartments and apartments from local residents starts from 3000 rubles per day. You can also rent a separate room with unlimited access to the kitchen and bathroom - it costs 1000-3000 rubles.

Try comparing prices on Airbnb - you can often find nice apartments at low price.

Long term rental

If you plan to stay in the country for 2-4 weeks or more, then it makes sense to rent an apartment from local residents.