Overall1.4/10Among the 5% hardest cities to reach
Good to know
Good to Know
- Batumi Airport is exceptionally close to city center (2 km)—a 5-10 minute taxi ride, making it one of Georgia's most convenient airport arrivals.
- App-based taxis (Bolt, Maxim) are 3-5x cheaper than street cabs; download these before arrival or use them from the airport.
- Public bus No. 10 from airport costs only 2 GEL and takes 20-30 minutes—best budget option if you have light luggage.
- The Tbilisi-Batumi train is modern, double-deck, and scenic; book tickets well in advance as they often sell out, especially in summer.
- Train travel takes about 5 hours Tbilisi-to-Batumi; a tunnel opening in 2026 will cut this by 30 minutes.
- Batumi Train Station is centrally located since its 2015 relocation, walking distance from main attractions.
- Ferry services connect Batumi to Ukraine (Chornomorsk) and Bulgaria (Burgas); check current schedules as operations are subject to regional conditions and port capacity.
- Batumi Airport has no luggage storage—only a lost-and-found; plan accordingly.
- Airport food is expensive and limited (27-30 GEL for basic items); eat in the city instead.
- Georgian Railway's official website and Facebook page announce schedule changes and weather-related cancellations.
Ferry
- Historical Notes
- Sochi (Russia) to Batumi fast ferry ('Kometa', ~5 hours) historically operated but status may vary; ferries from Ukraine affected by regional conditions
Routes
Ukrferry
- Route
- Batumi to Chornomorsk (Odessa), Ukraine
- Vessel
- m/v Vilnius (largest passenger/cargo ferry)
- Booking
- www.ukrferry.com
- Capacity
- 108 passengers in cabins
- Amenities
- Lounge, bar, children's playroom; 50+ universal containers capacity
- Frequency
- 3-4 times per week
- Cabin Types
- 4-bed, 2-bed, junior suites, suites
- Travel time
- 48 hours
- Note
- Departure schedule subject to port capacity, weather, customs procedures
Batumi to Burgas, Bulgaria
- Vessel
- m/v Vilnius
- Frequency
- Once per week
- Note
- Operates since 2022; full week-long round trip
Train
Central Station
- Location
- Central Batumi (since 2015)
- Distance From Airport Km
- 10
Tbilisi Batumi Express
- Booking
- Online via Georgian Railway website or at Batumi Central Station
- Operator
- Georgian Railway
- Amenities
- Power outlets in second class, WIFI (often unreliable), contactless vending machines; no dining car
- Frequency
- 3+ trains daily (8:00 AM, 5:10 PM, midnight)
- Train Type
- Modern double-deck Stadler KISS Eurasia (electric)
- Distance Km
- 340
- Travel time
- 5 hours
- Note
- Tickets often sell out; book in advance
- Note 2026
- New tunnel opening in 2026 expected to reduce travel time by 30 minutes
Classes And Pricing
Second class
- Cost
- GEL 35
First class
- Cost
- GEL 75
Not always available
- Cost
- GEL 100
- Class
- Business class
Airport
- Name
- Batumi International Airport (Alexander Kartveli)
- IATA Code
- BUS
- Facilities
- Single terminal; duty-free shop; cafes; Wi-Fi (free); car rental desks; VIP lounge (paid); ATMs; currency exchange; luggage wrapping available (25 GEL)
- Distance To City Km
- 2
- Travel Time To City
- 5-10 minutes by taxi, 20-30 minutes by bus
Transport Options
Taxi (App-based)
- Duration Minutes
- 15-20
- Notes
- Apps cheaper than street taxis; known Georgian taxi apps recommended
Providers
- Bolt
- Maxim
Private Transfer Pre-booked
- Cost
- GEL 40
- Duration Minutes
- 15-20
- Notes
- GoTrip.ge recommended; 24/7 service; price locked at booking; cash payment to driver
Public Bus (City Bus No. 10)
- Cost
- GEL 2.00
- Duration Minutes
- 20-30
- Notes
- Pay with Batumi Card (rechargeable transit card) or cash; most economical option
Within City
Public Minibuses/vans
- Notes
- Shared transport throughout Adjara region; pay driver directly
Taxi Apps
- Notes
- Cheaper than street taxis by 3-5x
Providers
- Bolt
- Maxim
Intercity Buses
Major Routes
Batumi to Tbilisi
- Notes
- Regular connections available; travel ~7-8 hours by bus
Batumi to Kutaisi
- Notes
- Connections through bus operators; serves international airport
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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