Tbilisi to Kutaisi — distance and how to get there
Kutaisi is about 230 km from Tbilisi by road (185 km in a straight line) — ≈3–3.5 h by car. Trains run from Tbilisi Central Station. Minibuses leave from Didube.
- By road
- ≈230 km
- By car
- ≈3–3.5 h
- Straight line
- ≈185 km
By car
230 km, ≈3–3.5 h in normal traffic and good weather.
Route on the mapBy train
Trains from Tbilisi Central Station stop at Kutaisi 1 Station.
By minibus
Leaves from Didube.
Departure times and fares change — check at the station.
By air
Nearest airport: Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), 21.1 km in a straight line.
Airport bus to Tbilisi: ≈3.5–4 h, ≈20–30 ₾.
In Kutaisi
FAQ
How far is Kutaisi from Tbilisi?
About 230 km by road and ≈185 km in a straight line. The distance back from Kutaisi to Tbilisi is the same.
How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Kutaisi?
≈3–3.5 h in normal traffic and good weather.
Is there a train from Tbilisi to Kutaisi?
Yes — trains from Tbilisi Central Station stop at Kutaisi 1 Station. Timetables change by season — check with Georgian Railway before you travel.
Where does the minibus from Tbilisi to Kutaisi leave from?
From Didube. Departure times and fares change — check at the station.
Which airport is closest to Kutaisi?
Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), ≈21.1 km in a straight line.
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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.