Kutaisi → Tbilisi
Private transfer Kutaisi → Tbilisi: $190 sedan, $220 minivan, $260 4x4, $405 Sprinter, $420 Premium — per car, one way. 230 km, about 3 h 30 min. Russian-speaking driver and fuel included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Kutaisi to Tbilisi is about 230 km — roughly 3.5 hours on the motorway through the Rikoti tunnel. We pick you up at your Kutaisi address and drop you anywhere in Tbilisi; coaches and trains are the budget alternatives.
- Distance230 km
- Drive time3 h 30 min
- In winter4 h
- Pricefrom $190
Kutaisi → Tbilisi: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Prius or similar | $190 ≈ 494 GEL | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $220 ≈ 572 GEL | ≈ 110 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $260 ≈ 676 GEL | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 | ≈ 65 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $405 ≈ 1,053 GEL | ≈ 203 | ≈ 135 | ≈ 101 | ≈ 68 |
| Premium up to 4 Mercedes E-Class or Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (SUV on mountain roads), experienced driver | $420 ≈ 1,092 GEL | ≈ 210 | ≈ 140 | ≈ 105 | — |
return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 21 October 2026.
The road
Kutaisi → Zestafoni → Rikoti tunnel → Khashuri → Gori → Mtskheta → Tbilisi. In winter the Rikoti section can be slow in snow.
Worth stopping
- Gelati monastery (UNESCO) just outside Kutaisi (+1 h).
- Uplistsikhe cave town near Gori (+1–1.5 h).
- Mtskheta (UNESCO) before Tbilisi (+1 h).
Good to know
- Landing at Kutaisi airport? Book Kutaisi airport → Tbilisi instead — the driver meets you with a name sign.
- We are a transfer service — not affiliated with any hotel or border authority.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request — confirmed when you book
- Free meet & greet with a name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Free stops on the way for photos, coffee or a monastery (up to 1 h in total)
- Child seat free on request
- Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).
Who runs your trip
RideGE: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Kutaisi → Tbilisi: questions
How much is a car from Kutaisi to Tbilisi?
$190 for a sedan, $220 for a minivan — per car, one way.
How long does it take?
About 3.5 hours without long stops.
Can we visit Mtskheta on the way?
Yes — free stops up to 1 hour in total; longer on request.
Is there a train?
Yes, trains run between Kutaisi and Tbilisi; check the timetable on railway.ge.