The best way to get from Yerevan to Batumi without a car is by train or minibus which takes approximately 12h 10min.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yerevan and arriving at Batumi. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Yerevan to Georgia by train. The train journey time between Yerevan and Georgia is around 10h 11m and covers a distance of around 374 km. Operated by South Caucasus Railway, the Yerevan to Georgia train service departs from Yerevan and arrives in Tbilisi.
Is there a direct train between Armenia and Georgia? No, there is no direct train from Armenia to Georgia. However, there are services departing from Anrapetucjan Hraparak and arriving at Tbilisi via Yerevan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Georgia-Armenia border crossingWhether through the Bagratashen – Sadakhlo, Gogavan – Guguti or Bavra – Ninotsminda checkpoints, the border is open to international travellers and is not causing any particular difficulties.
Travelling from Tbilisi to Yerevan or vice versa? The sleeper train that runs every other night during the winter months (October to May) and daily during summer (June to September) is a safe, convenient and best of all, atmospheric way to travel between Georgia and Armenia.
Batumi is quite unlike any other city in Georgia and although its location is a little out on a limb (more on that later), it is most certainly worth visiting and offers a fascinating contrast to other, more traditional, destinations in the country.
Cost of Living Comparison Between Tbilisi and Batumi, AjaraYou would need around 6,812.4GEL in Batumi, Ajara to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 8,200.0GEL in Tbilisi (assuming you rent in both cities).
Luckily for you, neither Armenia or Georgia are expensive destinations. In fact, they are as cheap as it can be. You can easily have a nice trip for less than 25 USD per day. The prices in each country are quite similar, but Georgia tends to be cheaper in about everything.
Plan to spend a minimum of two days in Yerevan to experience the best the city has to offer. And then prepare to kick yourself for not spending more time in Yerevan. We really wish we had spent longer in Armenia. Don't be fooled to think there's not much to see or do in Armenia.
Travel time from Tbilisi to BatumiIf travelling by bus or van, the journey time is longer, taking an average of 6-7 hours. The journey by high-speed train is slightly faster at 5 hours and 15 minutes.
If you're keen on culture, museums, old architecture, and you like to have urban experience, then Tbilisi is a good destination for you. During summer, Tbilisi is quite empty and most activities are happening near the seaside. Please note that Batumi is a great destination only in warm seasons.
The Batumi train departs from Tbilisi Central Railway Station at Station Square, located adjacent to the metro station of the same name (see the exact location here on Google Maps). This is the same station where you board international trains to Yerevan and Baku. The easiest way to get there is indeed by metro.
Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling (it is nicknamed The Las Vegas of the Black Sea), but the city is also an important seaport and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing.
Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling (it is nicknamed The Las Vegas of the Black Sea), but the city is also an important seaport and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing.
Naturally there are challenges that come with doing this however driving in both countries is generally very safe. Driving in both Georgia and Armenia may seem like a crazy idea initially. However with reliable car rental services springing up in Tbilisi and Yerevan it is becoming more and more accessible.