Batumi to Tbilisi by train
Tbilisi lies 266 km (165 mi) east of Batumi, 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.
| 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) |
| Stations on record | Makhinjauri railway station | Tbilisi Central Station |
Where to book trains 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.
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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 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 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 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.