Georgia has a developing railway network, with trains connecting major cities and neighboring countries.
1. Tbilisi Railway Station (Tbilisi Central Station)
Location: Tbilisi (Mikhail Tsinamdzgvrishvili St. 12)
Main Hub: The largest and busiest station in Georgia.
Domestic Trains: Connects to Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Marneuli, and others.
International Trains:
Tbilisi – Baku (Azerbaijan) – Overnight sleeper train (~12 hours).
Tbilisi – Yerevan (Armenia) – Overnight train (~10-12 hours).
Metro Access: Connected to "Station Square" metro station (Red Line).
2. Batumi Railway Station
Location: Batumi (Memed Abashidze Ave.)
Services: Connects to Tbilisi (~5 hours by train) and regional destinations.
Features: Close to the Black Sea coast, modernized station.
3. Kutaisi Railway Station (Kutaisi I Station)
Location: Kutaisi (David Agmashenebeli Ave.)
Services: Connects to Tbilisi (~4-5 hours) and Zugdidi.
4. Zugdidi Railway Station
Location: Zugdidi (near the Enguri River)
Services: Connects to Tbilisi (~5-6 hours) and serves as a transit point for trips to Mestia (Svaneti) via road.
5. Marneuli Railway Station
Location: Marneuli (near the Azerbaijani border)
Services: Mostly regional trains, some connections to Tbilisi.
International Train Routes:
Tbilisi – Baku (Azerbaijan) – Operated by Georgian Railway, sleeper trains available.
Tbilisi – Yerevan (Armenia) – Slower but scenic route.
Domestic Train Travel Tips:
Speed: Trains are slower than buses but cheaper (e.g., Tbilisi-Batumi ~5 hours by train vs. ~4.5 hours by bus).
Comfort: Overnight trains to Baku/Yerevan have sleeper cabins.
Booking: Tickets can be bought online (Georgian Railway) or at stations.
