Distance Tbilisi-Bakuriani 185 km, travel time approximately 3 hours
By train
There are no direct trains from Tbilisi to Bakuriani, but it is possible to get by this mode of transportation with a transfer. This option is suitable for everyone who wants to save money or loves traveling, as it takes a lot of time.
First you will have to take the Tbilisi – Borjomi train and go to Borjomi, and then change to a minibus or cab.
The second option is to get off at Borjomi freight station and change to the narrow gauge train Borjomi-Bakuriani called cuckoo.At the moment the narrow gauge train to Bakuriani called “cuckoo” has not been resumed yet, so the second option is not possible.
Departure place and schedule:
- Tbilisi – Borjomi train departs twice a day from Tbilisi central railway station (Station Square metro station) at 06.35 and 18.35; the schedule may change slightly, check the official website railway.ge for details
Borjomi – Bakuriani narrow gauge train departs at 10:55, 5 minutes for transfer.The timetable of these flights is adjusted to each other, so even if the train is delayed, the narrow gauge train is waiting for passengers.Travel time:
- Tbilisi – Borjomi train travels for 4 hours
narrow gauge train Borjomi – Bakuriani covers a distance of 38 kilometers in 2 hours and 30 minutes.Price:
- Tbilisi – Borjomi 2 GEL
Borjomi – Bakuriani 2 GEL∗ You can buy train tickets at the ticket office or directly from the conductor in the car.
By minibus
The minibus is the only direct public transportation from Tbilisi to Bakuriani and therefore is considered the best option, but it is not very comfortable if you have bulky luggage, especially ski equipment.
- Place of departure: bus stations in Nige and Didube (near Didube metro station of the same name).
- Timetable: from Nige there are two services all year round – 9:00 and 11:00, at the height of the ski season (December to March) there are usually a few more services, please call +995 599 74 73 73 or +995 322 310 007; from Didube there is one constant service at 07:30, but departure times may vary slightly, please call +995 322 34 49 24.
- Travel time: 3 hours
- Price: 15 GEL
By transfer
Many tourists who travel from Tbilisi to Bakuriani with their equipment use inexpensive local transfer from Go Trip company.
Its advantages over other transfer companies are low price and the possibility to choose a car with a driver based on real customer reviews.
- Departure point: your location
- Schedule: any time convenient for you
- Travel time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Price: from 210 GEL (≈ 76$), depending on the car.
- Book a transfer: gotrip.ge
Information
Bakuriani is the most visited ski resort in Georgia, which is suitable for both beginners and professionals. Here you will find five ski slopes, two training jumps, places for freeride, and you can also go skating, sledding, snowboarding and horseback riding. In a word, there is plenty of winter entertainment here, so everyone will find something interesting for themselves.
Recommended
- We recommend you to rent a car for independent traveling here localrent.com
- When traveling to Bakuriani don’t forget to book accommodation. You can do it easily and simply at www.booking.com
