How often do buses run from Batumi to Tbilisi, and are there direct minibuses to Mestia or Vladikavkaz?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: today
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
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.
today 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.
today
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.
10 days ago Zugdidi → Mestia (transfer point)