Georgian Railways offers straightforward and hassle-free online booking of train tickets with 12Gо. Other travellers’ reviews will help you plan the route and choose the ticket class that suits you best. Take a train to give your journey an old-school flavour with an overnight long-haul sleeper or add a super modern twist by jumping on a highspeed express that will reach your destination in a whisk. Railway travel is always full of character and emotions. Mingle with fellow passengers or opt for a private high-end compartment. Georgian Railways offers a bunch of choices to make your experience unforgettable and enjoyable. Be sure to double-check the date of your travel, fare, type of your ticket, and other conditions and restrictions before you confirm your booking.
Georgian Railways Popular Stations
Georgian Railways’s route map features the following stations:
Ingiri
Poti
Rioni
Kaspi
Marelisi
Lanchkhuti
Kutaisi I
Ureki
Kutaisi International Airport
Tsipa
Mtskheta
Zestafoni
Kharagauli
Sajavakho
Didube
Zugdidi
Natanebi
Kareli
Batumi Central
Ozurgeti
Khashuri
Senaki
Tbilisi Central
Meria
Samtredia
Gori
Supsa
Kobuleti
Abasha
Georgian Railways Top Destinations
Here is the list of routes covered by Georgian Railways which are always in high demand with the travellers:
To get most of your train ride to choose the class of your ticket wisely. Consider the length of your trip, the time of the day, and your own preferences. For longer travels by night, first or second-class tickets in a sleeper coach might be the best solution. Both options allow you to sleep your night away as comfortably as it gets on a train and save the precious daytime of your vacation. Note that sometimes first-class tickets cannot be booked for short couple-of-hours trips on a longer itinerary. They are often reserved for travellers who cover the whole route from departure to the terminal station. Yet second-class sleepers of sometimes soft seats are a decent alternative if 4-5 hours bring you to your point B. Check what is included in the price. Linen and towels may or may not be provided for overnight trips as water, snacks, or toiletries. It is always a good idea to bring some layers on board as air-conditioning or heating may fail to meet your standards.
Travel by Train: Pros & Cons
Pros of Train Travel
Railway travel is an ideal solution to beat traffic. While delays are sometimes possible for various reasons, in general, neither rush-hour, long weekends nor high season fever will ruin your timing with railways.
Online booking of railway tickets saves you a lot of time. For many destinations, tickets can be booked as long as 90 days before your travel date which brings planning to a new level. Yet last-minute deals are often available, too. There is no need to go to the train station to book either – do it wherever you want.
In many cases, train tickets are much more affordable than air tickets. On certain routes, the length of travel by high-speed trains equals or even beats air travel if you consider the time you spend in the airport for check-in and going through security and/or customs formalities.
Very often, railway stations are located in the center of the city. It saves you a lot of time to reach your accommodation. Older railway stations often have the added bonus of being super atmospheric occupying historical buildings. Travelling to/from such stations can be considered a worthy point of your whole travel plan.
Besides saving you daytime for other more enjoyable things, a night on a train is a good way to cut your hotel expenses. If it is a sleeper you opt for, you may expect to sleep quite well, too. Well, better than on a sleeper bus for sure!
There are luxury trains serving some routes, and it is definitely an experience to try at least once in your life.
Cons of Train Travel
The longer the distance – the longer the train ride, and if you have to cover a considerable mileage, it will be very time-consuming. So sometimes air travel is a better alternative even if costlier.
Connections with your onward transport should be planned with extra care. Though the timetables are normally set, delays and cancellations are always possible due to a variety of reasons. Another thing to consider is the location of the station where your train arrives or departs from. There is more than one train station in certain cities and locations, which sometimes causes confusion.
One of the most common complaints about trains on certain routes is cleanliness. It mostly concerns the cheapest class coaches and toilets.
Stops are not always clearly announced or marked during some train trips. Electronic screens do solve this issue easily but are not present everywhere. So ensure you track your stop with GPS or just ask a conductor if any.
IngiriPotiRioniKaspiMarelisiLanchkhutiKutaisi IUrekiKutaisi International AirportTsipaMtskhetaZestafoniKharagauliSajavakhoDidubeZugdidiNatanebiKareliBatumi CentralOzurgetiKhashuriSenakiTbilisi CentralMeriaSamtrediaGoriSupsaKobuletiAbasha
Georgian Railways Company Reviews
M C
Marcell C
Next time I would definitely book first class, the other seats are pretty hard. So a night ride where one wants to sleep is less comfortable in anything else but 1st class.
Train#811 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jul 28, 2023
M K
Mateusz K
I bought 2 tickets and the seats werent near each other. It was in totally other places
Train#812 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jul 19, 2023
R F
Reza F
Employees were RUTH
Bathroom were FILTY and out of supply
I bought first class for my wife and I at the same time but we could not even sit together
Train#805 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jul 12, 2023
W Q
Wael Q
The team was helpful.. I entered wrong email and they support me and send me the ticket after the confirm my details.. Was great experience.. but I booked 2 tickets and it wasn’t together.. it was separate chairs and in different spots
Train#801 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 30, 2022
S E
Sergey E
The train crew made me put my tiny dog into a carrying bag (that I luckily had but never used) where she's never traveled in 11 years of her life so she was really scared. I had to sit with her throughout the whole journey (5 hours) on the stairs to the second cart floor in the train vestibule, the crew wouldn't let me into the cart. This is borderline animal cruelty and I was deprived of the proper service I purchased. Also, no rules concerning bringing an animal on board were brought to my attention while making a purchase.
Train#808 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Oct 24, 2022
D K
Dmitry K
Hot food and drinks required for so long trip - 5-6 hours.
Besides, cold fridge (both) get empty within a 2-3 hours... so, they doesn't help much..
Train#801 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Oct 22, 2022
D K
Dmitry K
In general good enough. In detail, missing hot beverages and food. 5-6 hours trip is too long to have only cold water and snacks from fridge
Train#804 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Oct 21, 2022
K C
Klavdiia C
All good, thank you)
Train#808 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Oct 19, 2022
M S
Mikhail S
Trains aren't as fast and very packed. Bathroom was dirty, and no paper towels
Train#807 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Oct 10, 2022
A Z
Ahmed Z
I had booked business class but could not feel the impact of it although it was approx. 3-4 times than second class ticket. Wifi was not working. No Latte Coffee was available (hostess mentioned that only available option is Americano). Except table between the seats I could not find any other benefit of travelling with business class.
Train#807 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Sep 24, 2022
K H
Karlheinz H
Alles perfekt geklappt, wenn auch mit total veralteter Technik. Die DB ist wohl moderner uns gepflegter, aber ihre Zuverlässigkeit lässt zu wünschen übrig. Ich bin mit dem Preis/Leistungsverhältnis sehr zufrieden
Train#873 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Aug 28, 2022
A K
Aleksei K
I can't think of a better way to get from Batumi to Tbilisi, both in terms of cost and comfort! The carriages are spacious and there is a snack machine. The only problem was the lack of seat selection when booking tickets online. There were four of us, two adults and two children, and the system scattered us all over the carriage, even though there was a free seat next to one of the given seats, which of course we took advantage of.
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Train#803 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jul 29, 2022
E B
Elka B
No internet in the train. When I asked the operator why dont have internet as it seen every where in the vagon with singhts and advertised the answear was I DONT KNOW
Train#802 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jun 2, 2022
M O
MARINA O
Very super train
Train#804 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Apr 14, 2022
M A
Mohammed A
It was comfortable and amazing
Train#801 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Apr 7, 2022
V S
Vasili S
The train was late more than 30 min
Train#18 Standard Seat, Georgian Railways, Mar 22, 2022
V A
Victoria A
Train#17 Standard Seat, Georgian Railways, Feb 23, 2024
M C
Marcell C
Train#18 Standard Seat, Georgian Railways, Nov 8, 2023
E F
Emelie F
Train#11 Standard Seat, Georgian Railways, Aug 27, 2023
A N
Atif N
Train#17 Standard Seat, Georgian Railways, Aug 27, 2023
N P
nihas P
Train#17 Standard Seat, Georgian Railways, Aug 21, 2023
A W
Ashley W
Train#17 Standard Seat, Georgian Railways, Aug 14, 2023
A A
Abulhassan A
Train#804 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Aug 13, 2023
M H
Mohammed H
Train#801 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jul 27, 2023
T M
Thinus M
Train#805 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jul 15, 2023
S A
Samer A
Train#873 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jul 15, 2023
G A
Goksun A
Train#802 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jun 30, 2023
K H
KOSTIANTYN H
Train#802 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, May 19, 2023
A K
Andriy K
Train#874 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, May 12, 2023
M J
Mohit J
Train#807 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, May 10, 2023
G K
GUVANCH K
Train#801 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Mar 19, 2023
A P
Alina P
Train#803 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Mar 17, 2023
S V
SAUPARNIKA V
Train#802 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Feb 22, 2023
M H
Maryam H
Train#803 Business Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jan 27, 2023
S S
Svetlana S
Train#801 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jan 27, 2023
M I
Mikhail I
Train#803 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jan 13, 2023
Y V
Yuriy V
Train#804 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jan 13, 2023
S R
Sjoerd R
Train#874 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Jan 4, 2023
S P
Serhii P
Train#802 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 24, 2022
G K
Guvanch K
Train#801 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 22, 2022
N F
Nikita F
Train#808 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 20, 2022
M S
Mariia S
Train#801 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 16, 2022
C B
Cuneyt B
Train#807 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 10, 2022
T A
Tawfiq A
Train#801 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 3, 2022
A A
Ahmed A
Train#802 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Dec 1, 2022
I A
Ilknur A
Train#803 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Nov 17, 2022
M K
Mykhailo K
Train#801 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Nov 9, 2022
M S
Mouslim S
Train#801 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Nov 5, 2022
M D
Michael D
Train#803 1st Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Nov 1, 2022
B S
Boris S
Train#803 2nd Class Seat, Georgian Railways, Nov 1, 2022
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96.3% of 81 travelers were presumably happy with Georgian Railways as they left good or no review