Trains between Tbilisi and Batumi
How to get by train from Tbilisi to Batumi (on the Black Sea coast)? There should be trains, but the "Traffic General Schedule" on Georgian Railway's site does not mention Batumi (except for a Batumi-Ozurgeti commuter train).
How are the trains like? Are there sleeping cars and are they comfortable?
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About security: it's become very safe to travel! As I understand nature of georgians even drunk they don't cause trouble even they will like to invite you to share their drinking.
About mini-buses: there is a lot of mini-buses waiting for costumers just outside train station. It is cheap but not comfortable. But you can see a lot during travel. Since government build new roads it takes around 5 hours to get to Batumi, in city itself (not Mahinjauri). But sometimes you need to wait mini-bus to departure for 1-2 hours till driver will get enough passengers. Price a year ago was 25 lari.
If you encounter any problems don't hesitate to approach policeman - they are corruption-free and will help!
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Is there a train from Batumi to Tbilisi?
Georgian Railway operates a train from Batumi to Tbilisi twice daily. Tickets cost $5 - $21 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, Metro Georgia operates a bus from Batumi to Tbilisi twice daily. Tickets cost $11 and the journey takes 6h 30m.How much is a taxi from Batumi to Tbilisi?
Taking a Taxi to Batumi What is this? A taxi from Tbilisi to Batumi will cost approximately anywhere from 300-350 GEL ($94-$110).How long is the trip from Tbilisi to Batumi?
If you want to travel directly from Tbilisi to Batumi, you should expect to pay between 300-320 GEL per car. The journey by road takes around 5.5 hours if you go direct without stopping.Are there trains in Tbilisi?
Georgian Railways operates several regular trains between local cities and towns. With a hub in the capital city, Tbilisi. The network covers major destinations and runs several different train types. These include modern double-decker trains, as well as modernized sleeper carriage trains for overnight services.TBILISI To BATUMI By Train | FIRST CLASS
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I just took the train a first class sleeper from Yerevan to Batumi and enjoyed it. The car was about 1/3 full so it was quite and comfortable. The train trip is a little longer but you can us the internet service as far as either the Georgia country line or Tblishi. It worked very well and customs was a breeze. Just answer a few questions provided your passport and all is well. In Georgia you must surrender you passport for the hour that it takes them the check it out on the train. The staff on board was very pleasant and helpful. I had not done my homework and did not realize that there was no dinner car on the train. So I got hungry later on and asked if their was any food that I could purchase at any of the stops. She said no but returned a few minutes later with a great sandwich and tomato. The train is a great way to get some sleep and travel in comfort. The mini bus I like being a sardine cramped in a can for 5 plus hours not to mention the hour wait in the parking lot waiting to fill the bus.
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