Day trip from Rustavi to Tbilisi
Tbilisi lies 19 km (12 mi) north-west of Rustavi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, Tbilisi is a realistic day trip from Rustavi: about 18 min each way by road.
| Rustavi | Tbilisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Georgia |
| Population | 128,249 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Rustavi?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rustavi; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rustavi to Tbilisi by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rustavi 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.