From Kutaisi by car: Gudauri, Bakuriani, Tbilisi or Batumi
Easiest: a car door to door: from $260 (per car, not per person)
Kutaisi airport is where most low-cost flights land, but the ski resorts and Tbilisi are far: Gudauri is about 330 km (around 5 hours, via Tbilisi's bypass and the Georgian Military Road), Bakuriani about 190 km (3 hours via the Rikoti tunnel and Borjomi), Tbilisi about 240 km (3.5 hours) and Batumi about 150 km (2 hours). Coaches from the airport go only to Tbilisi and Batumi; for the resorts you change at least once. Our car goes straight from arrivals: Gudauri $260, Bakuriani $160, Tbilisi $190, Batumi $140 per sedan. Checked 27 October 2026. Checked by the RideGE team on .
- → Gudauri≈330 km, ~5 h
- → Bakuriani≈190 km, ~3 h
- → Tbilisi≈240 km, ~3.5 h
- → Batumi≈150 km, ~2 h
How do I get from Kutaisi airport to Gudauri?
| Way | Time | Price | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach to Tbilisi + marshrutka to Gudauri | 6–7 h | 30 GEL + local fare | change in Tbilisi (Didube), skis awkward |
| Our car | ~5 h | from $260 per car | straight from arrivals, skis included |
Is it better to fly into Tbilisi for Gudauri?
If fares are similar, yes: Tbilisi airport is 2.5 hours from Gudauri ($140 per car). Kutaisi pays off when the flight is much cheaper or you travel in a group in a minivan.
How do I get from Kutaisi to Tbilisi?
Coaches leave the airport after each flight (30 GEL, about 3.5 h); trains run from Kutaisi; our car is door to door from $190 per car from the city.
How do I get from Kutaisi to Batumi?
Coach from the airport (30 GEL, about 2 h) or the train from the airport railway station; our car from $140 per car.
Is the Rikoti pass a problem in winter?
The motorway crosses the Rikoti pass through a tunnel and is kept open; heavy snow can slow traffic. We send cars with winter tyres from December to March.
Can I stop on the way?
Yes, free stops up to 1 hour in total — for example in Gori or Mtskheta on the way to Gudauri.
How much does a private car cost?
Per car, skis and luggage included. Same price from Kutaisi city or the airport.
| Route | Sedan | Minivan | SUV 4x4 | Sprinter | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutaisi airport → Gudauri ski transfer | $260 | $340 | $390 | $520 | $625 |
| Kutaisi → Gudauri | $260 | $340 | $390 | $520 | $625 |
| Kutaisi airport → Bakuriani | $160 | $210 | $240 | $320 | $385 |
| Kutaisi airport → Tbilisi | $190 | $240 | $270 | $420 | $435 |
| Kutaisi → Tbilisi | $190 | $220 | $260 | $405 | $420 |
| Kutaisi airport → Batumi | $140 | $185 | $210 | $280 | $340 |
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup (multi-day: 7+ days).
Questions
How much is a car from Kutaisi airport to Gudauri?
$260 for a sedan, $340 for a minivan — per car.
How long is Kutaisi to Gudauri?
About 5 hours.
How much is Kutaisi airport to Bakuriani?
$160 per sedan, about 3 hours.
How much is Kutaisi to Tbilisi by car?
From $190 per car from the city, $190 from the airport.
Is there a bus from Kutaisi airport to Gudauri?
No direct bus; you change in Tbilisi.
Will you wait if my flight is late?
Yes, 60 minutes free from the actual landing time.
Sources and checks
- Travellers' reports (independent travel guide) · published 2026-09-20 · checked
- Georgian Railway — timetable and tickets · checked
- Roads Department of Georgia — road status announcements · checked
Status and rules change. Before you travel, check the official source; we re-check these pages before each update.
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- Kutaisi airport to Tbilisi: shuttle bus, train or private car?
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