Tbilisi to Batumi Express

Georgian Railway
Georgia
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The Journey

Navigate from Tbilisi Central to Batumi Central across a span of 375km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Caucasian Foothills — dramatic mountain pass scenery between Tbilisi and the coast
  • Rioni River Crossings — scenic valley transit near Zestafoni/Kutaisi
  • Black Sea Coastline — arrival views of Kobuleti and Batumi beaches
  • Lush Colchian forests visible from the upper deck panoramic windows
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Distance

    375 km

  • Est. Price

    Mid-Range (GEL 34–124 per person one-way)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Stadler KISS electric multiple unit (EMUs) — fully Bombardier/ Stadler propulsion

Locomotive Weight

N/A (EMU — self-propelled multiple unit)

Track Gauge

1,520 mm Russian broad gauge (1,520 mm)

Braking Technology

Electronic braking with wheel slide protection (WSP), disc brakes on all axles

Route Engineering Challenges

  • 340km route crosses multiple river valleys and foothill terrain requiring earthworks and viaducts

  • Sharp curves in the boron Colchic foothill zone demanding tilting-capable bogies or low axle load design

  • Humid Black Sea climate necessitates corrosion-resistant materials throughout

  • Line rehabilitation underway (2026) targeting speed increase from 100 km/h to 130 km/h average

Operator

Georgian Railway JSC

Route distance

375 km

Maximum speed

130 km/h (post-rehabilitation target 2026)

Current average speed

100 km/h (2026 rehabilitation in progress)

Travel time

~4 hours (target summer 2026, currently ~5h)

Electrification

3 kV DC overhead catenary

Configuration

Double-decker 8-car EMU, Stadler KISS type

Capacity

~600 passengers per trainset

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Distance

    375 km

  • Est. Price

    Mid-Range (GEL 34–124 per person one-way)

Official Booking Provider