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Tbilisi to Kazbegi — distance and how to get there

Kazbegi is about 155 km from Tbilisi by road (105 km in a straight line) — ≈2.75–3.5 h by car. Minibuses leave from Didube.

By road
≈155 km
By car
≈2.75–3.5 h
Straight line
≈105 km
Minibus
≈10 ₾

By car

155 km, ≈2.75–3.5 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 map

By minibus

Leaves from Didube. Fare ≈10 ₾.

Departure times and fares change — check at the station.

In Kazbegi

FAQ

How far is Kazbegi from Tbilisi?

About 155 km by road and ≈105 km in a straight line. The distance back from Kazbegi to Tbilisi is the same.

How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Kazbegi?

≈2.75–3.5 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 Kazbegi leave from?

From Didube; the fare is ≈10 ₾. 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.