Experience the Scenic Heights of Tbilisi via the Funicular

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Kvemo Kartli, take the Shota Rustaveli Highway (E117) towards Tbilisi. Follow the signs to Tbilisi and merge onto the A1 highway. Once you reach Tbilisi, follow signs for the Old Town. Use a navigation app to guide you to 9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩა, where the Tbilisi Funicular (Upper Station) is located. Parking is available nearby, but expect to pay around 1-2 GEL per hour.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Tbilisi Funicular (Upper Station) via public transport, first find a marshrutka (minibus) heading to Tbilisi from your location in Kvemo Kartli. Look for marshrutkas labeled for Tbilisi, which can be found at local bus stations. The fare is usually around 2-5 GEL. Once you arrive in Tbilisi, head to the Didube metro station and take metro line 1 (the blue line) towards the Rustaveli station. Get off at the Rustaveli station, and from there, it's a 15-minute walk to the Tbilisi Funicular. Follow the signs toward the Old Town and head to 9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩა.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider taking a taxi from Kvemo Kartli to Tbilisi Funicular (Upper Station). You can book a taxi through local apps or find one at a taxi stand. The cost might range from 30-50 GEL depending on your exact starting point in Kvemo Kartli and traffic conditions. Just provide the driver with the address: 9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩა, Tbilisi.