Tbilisi Central Railway Station — Attraction in Tbilisi

🛤️ Tbilisi Railway Station

Location & Access The station is easy to find and well-connected by metro, buses, and taxis. It’s located inside a shopping mall, which is convenient but also a bit confusing for first-time visitors. Look for signs or ask locals—they’re usually helpful.

Train Services Trains run to Batumi, Zugdidi, and other cities. Schedules are posted online and at the station, but delays happen sometimes. The ticket office staff speak basic English and Russian. You can also buy tickets online—recommended during busy seasons.

Cleanliness The platforms and waiting areas are okay but not spotless. Bathrooms are usable but could be cleaner. The mall part is much cleaner than the actual train station area.

Safety The station feels safe during the day. Security guards are present, and there are cameras. At night, it’s quieter, so stay alert and avoid dark corners.

Facilities There’s a small waiting area with seats, but it gets crowded. No lounge or proper rest zone. You’ll find ATMs, a pharmacy, and food options inside the mall—fast food, coffee shops, and even a supermarket.

Signage & Navigation Signs are in Georgian and English, but not always clear. The layout is strange because the station is inside a mall. You might need to ask for directions to platforms or ticket counters.

Accessibility There are elevators and ramps, but not everywhere. If you have luggage or mobility issues, it can be tricky to move around. Staff may help if asked.

Nearby Services The mall has everything—food, clothes, electronics, and even a cinema. Great if you have time before your train. There’s also a hotel nearby for overnight stays.

Overall Experience Tbilisi Railway Station is functional but not fancy. It gets the job done, especially if you know what to expect. It’s not a tourist attraction, but it’s a key transport hub...

I've been to 119 countries and this is the most disorganized train station I have ever been to. Even train stations in India are better than this.

First of all, as you drive up it looks like only a shopping mall. There is no signage where the train station is. It is, in fact, attached to a large mall.

Second, when you enter, there is no signage where to go. You choose between staying on the ground floor or taking an escalator.

Third, when you get to the second floor, there is a narrow hallway and a side door to platform one, but if you are not going to Batumi you would be on the wrong platform. There is another escalator to take, to try to figure out where the station is. There is only a mall floor plan.

Fourth, if you take the second escalator up to the third floor you finally find an open area and ticket windows. You have to walk way into the open area, turn around, and FINALLY you see above your head a board listing the trains, times, and platforms for departure.

All those not using platform 1 have have to walk down old, decrepit steps with their luggage to the other platforms.

Lastly, there are no markings indicating where your train car will stop. So when it arrives, there is a mad rush as passengers with luggage scramble to be first in line to board their train car. It turns into a huge congestion. This place is the exact opposite of the organization you will find in a Japanese train station.

Avoid using Georgian Railways. The only newer train they have is the one that goes to Batumi and it takes over 5 hours ( the same as a bus)! The rest of their trains are ancient, Soviet-era trains. It take 11 hours to...

Well this is a busy station, and a bit confusing as you enter. I always enter on the second level drop off. If you have heavy bags get a porter. It's hard to tell who is one because of the bustle. To the left is the metro is worth mentioning if your needing to go further to Liberty Square or Old Town. To get your ticket it's easy online gerailway, or you buy it at the window. Both pose language challenges. To see your train track there is a big sign upstairs , take the elevator, its in two languages Georgian and English. Then you might need to go back down stairs for your platform, the trains are marked but the platforms not. You can kill about the mall to stock up on snacks. First class has a snack machine. The train to batumi is 5 hours and comfortable even coach. It's cheap in american dollars. Bathrooms clean enough and wifi on this not all trains. Other trains like to Poti less comfortable. Note there are a lot of children on the trains, there is...