There are 5 ways to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Minibus
best- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
5h 13m$12Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tbilisi to Rionitrain 874 / ...
6h 33m$10–17Drive 241.1 km
- Drive from Rustavi to Kutaisicar 241.1 km
2h 56m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Okriba to Kutaisi Bus stationbus
5h 16m$18–30Bus via Samgori
- Take the bus from Tbilisi to Kutaisibus 21768
5h 37m$17–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi is to Minibus which costs $11 - $13 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rustavi to Kutaisi station. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi Didube and arriving at Kutaisi Bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Rustavi to Kutaisi. However, there are services departing from Rustavi-Pass and arriving at Kutaisi I via Tbilisi and Rioni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Rustavi and Kutaisi is 247 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi without a car is to Minibus which takes 5h 13m and costs $11 - $13.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi, including transfers.
Rustavi to Kutaisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Tbilisi Didube station.
Rustavi to Kutaisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Tbilisi station.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Kutaisi is to Minibus which takes 5h 13m and costs $11 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $18 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Rustavi, Georgia and Kutaisi, Georgia?
Georgia Minibuses operates a bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Georgian Railway operates a train from Tbilisi to Rioni twice daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- railway@railway.ge
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Rioni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $5–6
- Business Class
- $16
- 1 Class
- $11
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Kutaisi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Phone
- +995 422-24-22-44
- info@metrogeorgia.ge
- Website
- Metro Georgia
Bus from Tbilisi Okriba to Kutaisi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Metro Georgia
- Book at
- Metro Georgia
- Phone
- +995 706 777 925
- office@citybus.ge
- Website
- Citybus Georgia
Bus from Tbilisi to Kutaisi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Citybus Georgia
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Booking & Getting There
Rustavi to Kutaisi bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Kutaisi Bus station.
Rustavi to Kutaisi train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Rioni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rustavi to Kutaisi is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rustavi to Kutaisi.
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