How often do buses run from Batumi to Tbilisi, and are there direct minibuses to Mestia or Vladikavkaz?

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TL;DR

Buses from Batumi to Tbilisi depart regularly from the bus station. Direct minibuses to Mestia may require a transfer in Zugdidi. Service to Vladikavkaz is unclear — check locally.

What the community said

Regarding a minibus from Vladikavkaz to Batumi: there's no regular direct service, but many local drivers in Vladikavkaz offer private rides informally. It's easier and cheaper to arrange transport to Tbilisi than directly to Batumi — best to ask around locally upon arrival.

Buses from Batumi to Tbilisi depart from the main bus station multiple times a day. If you need to leave as soon as possible, go to the station directly and check the current schedule on-site.

Batumi Bus Station

A direct bus or minibus from Batumi to Vladikavkaz does not appear to run regularly. It's best to check at the bus station or with local transport agencies for any transit or connecting options.

A direct minibus from Batumi to Mestia may not be running reliably. The safer option is to travel to Zugdidi first and transfer there to a minibus heading to Mestia — Zugdidi is the main hub for Svaneti-bound transport.

Zugdidi → Mestia (transfer point)