How to get to the Bakuriani

By plane

Campaign georgian.airways operates direct flights Moscow-Tbilisi and Moscow-Kutaisi. These airports are closest to the Bakuriani resort, the distance from Tbilisi is 180 km, from Kutaisi, 166 km. From the airports of these cities you can get to the resort by minibus, taxi, transfer or train.

Common information

For those who want to see and take a ride on the local sight – the imperial narrow-gauge railway connecting Borjomi and Bakuriani, you first need to get to Borjomi.

Route Tbilisi airport – Tbilisi railway station (by bus 37 or by train)

Train Tbilisi railway station – Borjomi freight station (once a day at 6:40 am, arrival at 10:45)

Borjomi-Bakuriani narrow-gauge train departure at 10:55

By bus

From the bus station Didube, located at the metro station of the same name, minibuses to Bakuriani from December to March run every hour from 8:00 to 17:00, in other months at 9:30, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00.

From the Kutaisi bus station there are also minibuses to Bakuriani, travel time 2.5 – 3 hours.

By car

There is only one international checkpoint between Russia and Georgia – this is the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint in South Ossetia. Distance from it to Bakuriani resort is 294 km.

This is not a lot and not a little, given that in winter you can get stuck at the border for a long time due to heavy snowfalls. The benefits of driving your own car are also considerable; it means independence from public transport and the ability to visit many places.

By taxi

From Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports, you can take a taxi directly to the resort.

Using the GoTrip service, you can book a taxi in advance by choosing a car brand and offered prices. It is especially convenient for those who travel with family or on a campaign.