Tbilisi to Batumi by train
Batumi lies 266 km (165 mi) west of Tbilisi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Georgia rail, over roughly 325 km (202 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tbilisi | Batumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Georgia |
| Population | 1 million | 186,949 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) |
| Stations on record | Tbilisi Central Station | Makhinjauri railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Batumi from Tbilisi?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, west of Tbilisi; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tbilisi to Batumi by train?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tbilisi and Batumi?
No, both are on Asia/Tbilisi at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.