There are 5 ways to get from Tbilisi to Jvari by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Okriba to Zugdidibus
5h 37m$21–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tbilisi to Zugdiditrain 870
6h 48m$17–25Drive 316.9 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Jvaricar 316.9 km
4h 36m$39–56Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tbilisi to Jvaritaxi 316.9 km
4h 36m$100–130Bus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Zugdidibus
6h 37m$21–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Jvari is to train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Jvari is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi to Jvari. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi Okriba and arriving at Zugdidi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Tbilisi to Jvari. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi and arriving at Zugdidi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Jvari is 343 km. The road distance is 316.9 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Jvari without a car is to Minibus which takes 5h 37m and costs $20 - $24.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Tbilisi to Jvari, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Jvari bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Tbilisi Okriba station.
Tbilisi to Jvari train services, operated by Georgian Railway, depart from Tbilisi station.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Jvari is to Minibus which takes 5h 37m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $26 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Jvari, Samegrelo-Zemo Svanetis Mkhare, Georgia?
Georgia Minibuses operates a bus from Tbilisi Okriba to Zugdidi every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Georgian Railway operates a train from Tbilisi to Zugdidi once daily. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- railway@railway.ge
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Zugdidi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- $6–7
- Business Class
- $17
- 1 Class
- $12
Bus from Tbilisi Okriba to Zugdidi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Phone
- +995 322 159 259
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Zugdidi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Omnibus Express
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Bolt app
- Website
- bolt.eu
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +995322190303
- Website
- redtaxigeo.com
Taxi Maxim
- Website
- taximaxim.ge
TaxiOnn
- Phone
- +995 322 500 110
- Website
- taxionn.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tbilisi to Jvari bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Zugdidi station.
Tbilisi to Jvari train services, operated by Georgian Railway, arrive at Zugdidi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Jvari is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Tbilisi to Jvari.
There are 25+ hotels available in Jvari.