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Kutaisi → Tbilisi

Driving from Kutaisi to Tbilisi

Tbilisi lies 188 km (117 mi) east of Kutaisi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 229 km (143 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

KutaisiTbilisi

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KutaisiTbilisi
CountryGeorgiaGeorgia
Population135,2011 million
Elevation153 m (502 ft)433 m (1,421 ft)
Time nowUTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi)UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi)

Where to book car hire from Kutaisi 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.

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Common questions

How far is Tbilisi from Kutaisi?

188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, east of Kutaisi; by road roughly 229 km (143 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kutaisi to Tbilisi by car?

About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kutaisi 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.