Tbilisi to Gudauri — distance and how to get there
Gudauri is about 120 km from Tbilisi by road (90 km in a straight line) — ≈2–2.5 h by car. Minibuses leave from Didube.
- By road
- ≈120 km
- By car
- ≈2–2.5 h
- Straight line
- ≈90 km
- Minibus
- ≈15–20 ₾
By car
120 km, ≈2–2.5 h in normal traffic and good weather.
The road is the Georgian Military Road over the Jvari Pass: in snow, chains can become mandatory and the road can close — check the weather before you set out.
Route on the mapBy minibus
Leaves from Didube. Fare ≈15–20 ₾.
Departure times and fares change — check at the station.
In Gudauri
FAQ
How far is Gudauri from Tbilisi?
About 120 km by road and ≈90 km in a straight line. The distance back from Gudauri to Tbilisi is the same.
How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Gudauri?
≈2–2.5 h in normal traffic and good weather. The road is the Georgian Military Road over the Jvari Pass: in snow, chains can become mandatory and the road can close — check the weather before you set out.
Where does the minibus from Tbilisi to Gudauri leave from?
From Didube; the fare is ≈15–20 ₾. Departure times and fares change — check at the station.
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Distances and times are approximate: highway kilometres, normal traffic and good weather. Train and minibus fares: transport guides, 2026-10-07; timetables change. Straight-line distance is computed from coordinates.