- Must visit
Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia
Georgia’s leading history museum, with archaeological treasures, goldwork, and key exhibits on the country’s ancient and modern past.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Batumi to Tbilisi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Batumi to Tbilisi will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 36 buses that leave Batumi for Tbilisi on Wed, Aug 12, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Batumi to Tbilisi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Batumi to Tbilisi:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Batumi to Tbilisi costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Tbilisi take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 5h 51m versus 4h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Citybus Georgia, Infobus, Metro Georgia, Hayreniq Tour, Citybus Georgia, Metro Georgia.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Georgian Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Hayreniq Tour | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Georgian Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 07:59PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citybus Georgia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Metro Georgia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Batumi to Tbilisi buses for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Batumi | 6h00 | 2:00 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Batumi | 4h45 | 2:45 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7253026 | 11:00 PM Batumi | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:59 PM Batumi | 6h01 | 6:00 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:59 PM Batumi | 5h31 | 5:30 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 6:30 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7324634 | 1:00 AM Batumi | 5h55 | 6:55 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 7:30 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Batumi | 5h00 | 7:00 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7324641 | 2:00 AM Batumi | 5h35 | 7:35 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Batumi | 6h00 | 9:00 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 8:30 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 10:30 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7228778 | 8:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Batumi | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7074836 | 9:00 AM Batumi | 5h55 | 2:55 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Batumi | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 2:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7201289 | 10:00 AM Batumi | 5h55 | 3:55 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Batumi | 6h00 | 4:00 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Batumi | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Batumi | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7357647 | 12:00 PM Batumi | 6h30 | 6:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Batumi | 6h00 | 6:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Batumi | 5h30 | 6:00 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Batumi | 6h00 | 8:00 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Batumi | 5h30 | 8:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7293457 | 4:00 PM Batumi | 5h55 | 9:55 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Batumi | 5h30 | 9:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Batumi | 6h00 | 10:00 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Batumi | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7356880 | 5:00 PM Batumi | 6h00 | 11:00 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
7339339 | 6:00 PM Batumi | 5h45 | 11:45 PM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:30 PM Batumi | 5h30 | 12:00 AM Tbilisi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Batumi to Tbilisi run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Tbilisi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tbilisi trip today.
Georgia’s leading history museum, with archaeological treasures, goldwork, and key exhibits on the country’s ancient and modern past.
Major fine arts museum featuring Georgian icons, medieval works, and celebrated masterpieces. Essential for understanding national art heritage.
Important branch of the national museum system with applied arts and cultural collections in a striking historic district setting.
Tbilisi’s principal avenue, lined with theaters, museums, shops, and grand civic buildings. Ideal for a first walk through the city center.
Historic heart of Tbilisi with balconies, churches, baths, and winding lanes. Best area for architecture, atmosphere, and classic city views.
Historic bath district with domed sulfur baths and striking brick architecture. A signature Tbilisi area tied to the city’s origins.
Khinkali are iconic Georgian soup dumplings, usually filled with spiced meat and broth. They are a Tbilisi staple and eaten by hand in traditional taverns.
Khachapuri is Georgia’s famous cheese-filled bread. In Tbilisi, it is a beloved everyday comfort food and comes in several regional styles.
Lobio is a slow-cooked bean stew seasoned with herbs and spices, often served in a clay pot. It is a classic Georgian home-style dish.
Established restaurant for refined Georgian classics and polished service in a historic setting. Good choice for a higher-end traditional meal.
Stylish restaurant in a historic district serving modern Georgian cuisine with strong wine options. Lively atmosphere and respected reputation.
Traditional venue in Old Tbilisi known for classic dishes, folk-style ambiance, and broad Georgian menu. Popular with both locals and visitors.
Budget-friendly for most visitors. Guesthouses, local meals, and metro rides are cheap; upscale hotels and fine dining still cost less than many European capitals.
Service may be included, so check the bill first. If not, 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up in cafes and taxis; tipping is polite, not mandatory.
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Didube Station -> Liberty Square, Tbilisi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Batumi to Tbilisi by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tbilisi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Batumi to Tbilisi buses use the Batumi (ბათუმი) to Tbilisi (თბილისი) station pair. Use this guide to compare Batumi and Tbilisi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Batumi (ბათუმი) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small café on-site
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Batumi (ბათუმი).
Available at Batumi (ბათუმი): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Batumi (ბათუმი): Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Tbilisi (თბილისი) is 3 km from Tbilisi city centre. Public transport options include:
Tbilisi (თბილისი) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several snack bars located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Tbilisi (თბილისი). ATMs are aTMs are accessible near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tbilisi (თბილისი).
Available at Tbilisi (თბილისი): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tbilisi (თბილისი): Wheelchair access through main entrance.
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