Capital city, Georgia
Getting around Tbilisi
How to get around Tbilisi
Metro, buses and Bolt cover the center cheaply. The old town is walkable but steep; taxis from the street are worth avoiding.
Ways to get around Tbilisi
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi Metro | 1 GEL | Two lines; pay with a Metromoney card or contactless bank card |
| City buses | 1 GEL | Same card as the metro; transfers within 90 minutes are free |
| Bolt | About 6–12 GEL for 5 km | Cheaper and clearer than street taxis |
| Funicular to Mtatsminda | About 5–10 GEL return | Park and views over the city from the hill |
Ride-hailing apps in Tbilisi
A 5 km ride costs about ₾6–12 ($2.3–4.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Main app; cheap, transparent fares, airport pickups |
| Yandex Go | Alternative with many drivers; sometimes cheaper |
- Street taxis rarely use meters, so agree the price or use an app. Bolt is the default for almost every trip.
Arriving in Tbilisi
Tbilisi International (TBS)
Bus 337 to Station Square metro for about 1 GEL, roughly 40 min; Bolt or taxi about 20–35 GEL, 25–40 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not common for visitors; heavy traffic and hills. Use the metro and Bolt. Shared e-scooters exist in the center.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for up to a year; rental firms may ask for an IDP. Drink-drive limit is low.
- Onward travel in Georgia: Trains link Tbilisi with Batumi, Kutaisi and Zugdidi; marshrutka minibuses cover everywhere else cheaply but fast. Shared taxis serve mountain areas like Kazbegi and Svaneti.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Tbilisi?
No. Use Bolt, Yandex Go instead.
What's the best way to get around Tbilisi?
Metro, buses and Bolt cover the center cheaply. The old town is walkable but steep; taxis from the street are worth avoiding.
How do I get from the airport to Tbilisi?
Bus 337 to Station Square metro for about 1 GEL, roughly 40 min; Bolt or taxi about 20–35 GEL, 25–40 min.
Is Tbilisi walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Georgian Railway
- Tbilisi Transport Company
- Tbilisi International Airport
- Georgian National Tourism Administration
- Bolt Tbilisi
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