Municipal fare
TTC lists 1 GEL for 90 minutes of municipal metro, bus, minibus and Bagebi–University ropeway travel when using an eligible payment method.
Getting around Tbilisi
Metro, buses, taxis and walking in Tbilisi
A first-week transport guide covering fares, payment, route planning, airport arrival, taxis and the geography that makes short distances deceptive.
Passes
TTC lists 1-day, 1-week, 1-month and longer subscription products. Check current purchase/payment rules before relying on a pass.
MetroMoney
The card is available at metro payment offices; TTC lists a 2 GEL card cost. Bank-card payment may work, but transfer/subscription conditions differ.
Taxi apps
Use an app showing driver, plate and estimated fare. Match the plate, share the journey if appropriate and avoid unmetered airport solicitation.
A practical sequence
What to do,
and in what order.
Install route tools
Keep TTC information and a reliable map/transport app available; download the local map for offline use.
Learn two anchor routes
Identify the nearest useful metro and one bus alternative for your home.
Test payment
Buy/top up the appropriate card or test your bank card before a time-critical journey.
Plan for terrain
Allow time for hills, underpasses, road crossings, heat and rain; map walking time can be optimistic.
Details worth saving
Avoid the common
first-month mistakes.
90-minute window
TTC’s standard tariff describes unlimited municipal travel within 90 minutes with eligible payment; mobile-app/cash payment exceptions may apply.
Airport
Bus and app-based taxi options depend on arrival time and luggage. Verify current airport transport details close to travel.
Traffic
River crossings and main avenues can slow road travel sharply at peak times.
Driving
Parking, local driving style, insurance and foreign-licence validity deserve separate checks before renting or buying a car.
Continue planning
Connect the decisions.
Sources and useful linksTTC standard tariff ↗TTC MetroMoney information ↗Tbilisi Transport Company ↗
Last reviewed 17 July 2026. General practical information, not individualized legal, tax, immigration, financial or technical advice. Prices, routes, provider offers and administrative practice can change; verify material decisions directly.