Kutaisi to Tbilisi Shared Transfer: Two Daily Departures

Travel between cities and see two landmark churches on the morning route

A shared transfer from Kutaisi to Tbilisi with departures at 07:00 and 19:00, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver. The morning departure can include stops at Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral if you book a tour for the same day, turning the journey into a partial sightseeing route.

The experience

Kutaisi to Tbilisi is a three- to four-hour drive, and this shared transfer picks you up from the Kutaisi office at either 07:00 in the morning or 19:00 in the evening. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver handles the route, so you sit back and watch the landscape change as you move from the Imereti region toward the capital. The morning departure has a built-in option: if you've booked a tour on the same day, the driver will stop at Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral before continuing to Tbilisi, letting you see two significant churches without arranging separate transport.

Because this is a shared van, you're traveling with other passengers heading the same direction. That's what keeps the price down and the departure times fixed. Infants ride on an adult's lap. The vehicle suits all fitness levels since the only physical demand is getting in and out. If you need to reach Tbilisi at a specific hour, the 07:00 departure gets you there by mid-morning, and the 19:00 departure arrives in the evening.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• experienced driver.
• stops at Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral on the 07:00 departure if a tour is booked the same day.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 07:00 and 19:00

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 20

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 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 effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Budget Georgia

Is this one for you?This shared transfer suits travelers moving between Kutaisi and Tbilisi on a fixed schedule who want to keep costs down. The morning departure works well if you're arriving in Kutaisi early and want to reach Tbilisi by mid-morning. The evening option is better if you're leaving Tbilisi late or prefer to travel overnight.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).

Can I add the church stops to the morning transfer without booking a full tour?

The stops at Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral are included only if you book a tour scheduled for the same day. Without a tour booking, the transfer goes straight from Kutaisi to Tbilisi.

What time does the morning transfer arrive in Tbilisi?

The morning departure leaves Kutaisi at 07:00 and takes three to four hours, so arrival in Tbilisi is typically mid-morning. If the route includes the two monastery stops, allow extra time for those visits.

Is the 19:00 evening departure the same route as the morning one?

The 19:00 departure goes directly from Kutaisi to Tbilisi without the monastery stops, since those are only added when a tour is booked for the same day.

Do I need to arrange anything at the Kutaisi office before the transfer departs?

You'll meet the driver at the Kutaisi office at your chosen departure time. Arrive a few minutes early so the driver can confirm your booking and seat you in the van.