How to Get to Mtskheta

Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual heart — a UNESCO day trip from Tbilisi.

Mtskheta is 20 km northwest of Tbilisi — 25 minutes by car, 40 minutes by marshrutka. The easiest DIY option is the direct marshrutka from Didube station (2 GEL, every 20 min). Bolt from central Tbilisi costs 25–35 GEL one-way.

Highlights

  • Marshrutka from Didube: 2 GEL, 40 min, every 20 minutes
  • Bolt from Tbilisi: 25–35 GEL one-way, 25 min
  • Half-day tour from Tbilisi: $25–40 with Jvari + Svetitskhoveli
  • Combined with Uplistsikhe + Gori: full-day tour, $40–60

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