A trip to Georgia will leave a lot of memories and great photos. But for everything to go well, you need to know what is the most convenient way to travel between cities and attractions.
general information
On the roads, the usual for us right-hand traffic is accepted, but you need to prepare in advance for the fact that the tracks are in a deplorable state. Mountain roads are ordinary gravel and rubble surfaces. It will not work to get to some areas, in particular, Guria and Svaneti, without the help of special equipment.
Buses
The main way to travel between cities is by buses. The whole country is covered by a huge network of bus routes connecting almost all settlements.
The public car park is very outdated. There is practically no bus timetable. Cars leave for the flight after the cabin is full. Tickets must be purchased directly from the driver and asked to stop at a specific location.
Route taxis, when compared with buses, are a more comfortable option for moving around the country. But they also do not have a specific timetable, and the minibus leaves after the cabin is full. It is the minibuses that are the main way to travel. The exception is big cities.
In the mountainous regions of the country, public transport is quite busy. As a rule, there are no more than 2-3 trips per day, so you should not postpone your departure to a later flight. In this case, you may not get anywhere at all, since cars often break down.
Urban transport
The capital of Georgia, the city of Tbilisi, is quite comfortable in terms of movement. There is a metro, buses and taxis of all kinds (minibuses and classic). If you decide to take a taxi, remember that you need to negotiate the cost in advance. In addition, the price will depend on the time of day and the end point of the journey.
The metro operates from six in the morning until eleven in the evening. The metro is very convenient to get to the historic city center. Unfortunately, all the inscriptions at the stations are exclusively in Georgian, and therefore you will need the help of local residents.
Trains
The railway communication is presented in several directions: Tbilisi - Valais; Tbilisi - Batumi; Tbilisi - Zugdidi; Tbilisi - Gardabani; Tbilisi - Sadakhlo. The cars are divided into general and compartment cars. Travel is relatively inexpensive. An inconvenience is the absence of duplicate inscriptions on names, signs and schedules.
Air traffic
Domestic flights can only be made from Tbilisi to Batumi. In general, air transport in the country is completely undeveloped.
