Kazbegi to Kutaisi Shared Transfer: 6-Hour Journey

Six hours gets you from the Caucasus to wine country without driving yourself.

A shared transfer from Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) to Kutaisi takes six hours in an air-conditioned van with a professional driver, departing at 4pm and arriving at 10pm. The vehicle seats multiple passengers. You travel with other booked travelers rather than alone. Service animals are welcome, and the route suits all fitness levels since you're seated the entire way.

The experience

The transfer departs at 4pm from the Statue of Alexander Kazbegi in Stepantsminda and covers the 200-plus kilometers to Kutaisi, arriving at the Budget Georgia office at 5 Shota Rustaveli Avenue at 10pm. You ride in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver trained in safe, calm driving. The shared format means you'll travel with other passengers booked on the same route, which keeps the cost lower than a private van.

This timing works well if you've spent the day in the Kazbegi area and need to reach Kutaisi for an evening arrival or an overnight stay before heading elsewhere. The evening departure gives you the afternoon to finish activities in Stepantsminda, then settle into a six-hour drive without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads yourself. Service animals travel with you at no extra charge.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional driver.
• transport from Stepantsminda to Kutaisi.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Budget Georgia

Is this one for you?Choose the shared van if you're traveling solo or with one other person and can arrive in Kutaisi around 10pm. Pick private if you're a larger group or need to leave earlier in the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the transfer leave Stepantsminda and when do we arrive in Kutaisi?

The transfer departs at 4pm from the Statue of Alexander Kazbegi in Stepantsminda and arrives at 10pm at the Budget Georgia office on Shota Rustaveli Avenue in Kutaisi.

Will I be traveling alone or with other passengers?

This is a shared transfer, so you travel with other passengers who have booked the same route. The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats multiple travelers.

Can I bring a service animal on the transfer?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the vehicle at no additional cost.

What is included in the shared transfer price?

The air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver are included. You are transported from Stepantsminda to Kutaisi in a clean, well-maintained van.

Is this transfer suitable if I have limited mobility?

The transfer is suitable for all physical fitness levels since you remain seated throughout the six-hour journey. No walking or physical exertion is required during the drive itself.