Day trip from Tbilisi to Kutaisi
Kutaisi lies 188 km (117 mi) west of Tbilisi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 188 km (117 mi) apart, Kutaisi is a realistic day trip from Tbilisi: about 3 h 4 min each way by road.
| Tbilisi | Kutaisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Georgia |
| Population | 1 million | 135,201 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) |
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Common questions
How far is Kutaisi from Tbilisi?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, west of Tbilisi; by road roughly 229 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tbilisi to Kutaisi by road?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tbilisi and Kutaisi?
No, both are on Asia/Tbilisi at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.