What is the cheapest way to get from Batumi to Bender?

The cheapest way to get from Batumi to Bender is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 46h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Batumi to Bender?

The fastest way to get from Batumi to Bender is to fly and bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $260 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Batumi and Bender?

No, there is no direct bus from Batumi to Bender. However, there are services departing from Batumi Central and arriving at Bender via Arhavi, Istanbul Samandira Tesis, Istanbul and Chişinău. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 58m.

How far is it from Batumi to Bender?

The distance between Batumi and Bender is 1256 km. The road distance is 1906.5 km.

How do I travel from Batumi to Bender without a car?

The best way to get from Batumi to Bender without a car is to bus via Maltepe which takes 37h 58m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Batumi to Bender?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Batumi to Bender, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Batumi to Bender bus from?

Batumi to Bender bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Batumi Central station.

Where does the Batumi to Bender bus arrive?

Batumi to Bender bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Arhavi Artvin station.

What is the time difference between Batumi and Bender?

Bender is 2h behind Batumi. It is currently 4:06 PM in Batumi and 2:06 PM in Bender.

Can I drive from Batumi to Bender?

Yes, the driving distance between Batumi to Bender is 1906 km. It takes approximately 28h 55m to drive from Batumi to Bender.

Where can I stay near Bender?

There are 53+ hotels available in Bender.

Batumi to Bender - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Batumi to Bender by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Batumi International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)BUS - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chişinău to Bender
9h 51m
$265–492
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arhavi bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centru
3. Take the bus from Chişinău to Bender
46h 42m
$93–157
Bus via Maltepe
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Arhavi Artvin
2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogari
4. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centru
5. Take the bus from Chişinău to Bender
37h 58m
$102–166
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Batumi to Burgas
2. Take the bus from Burgas to Shumen
3. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda984
4. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chişinău Central Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Chişinău to Bender
3d 8h
$282–348
Drive 1,906.5 km
1. Drive from Batumi to Bender1,906.5 km
28h 55m
$266–385
Bus to Rize–Artvin, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Fındıklı
2. Fly from Rize–Artvin (RZV) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)RZV - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chişinău to Bender
12h 40m
$237–396
Bus, shuttle to Trabzon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Derepazari
2. Take a shuttle bus from Derepazari to Trabzon Airport
3. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)TZX - RMO
4. Take the bus from Chişinău to Bender
13h 52m
$238–423

Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

15Weekly Planes

8h 5mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,255.8 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Bender, Moldova?

You can take a bus from Batumi Central to Bender via Arhavi, Istanbul Samandira Tesis, Istanbul Otogari, Istanbul, and Chişinău in around 37h 58m.

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How to get fromBatumi to Benderby plane, bus, car ferry, car or shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Batumi to Bender by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

Fly from Batumi International Airport, bus

Bus

Bus via Maltepe

Car ferry, bus

Drive 1,906.5 km

Bus to Rize–Artvin, fly, bus

Bus, shuttle to Trabzon Airport, fly