Driving from Batumi to Tbilisi
Tbilisi lies 266 km (165 mi) east of Batumi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 325 km (202 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Batumi | Tbilisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Georgia |
| Population | 186,949 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) |
Where to book car hire from Batumi to Tbilisi
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Staying in Tbilisi
Our booking partner lists 585 places to stay in Tbilisi. Of the 566 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (348), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 1,984 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tbilisi
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Common questions
How far is Tbilisi from Batumi?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, east of Batumi; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Batumi to Tbilisi by car?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batumi and Tbilisi?
No, both are on Asia/Tbilisi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tbilisi?
Our booking partner lists 585 places to stay in Tbilisi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.