Can you pay by card for transport in Batumi (trains, taxis, minibuses) or is cash required?
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Train tickets can be bought online with a foreign card or for cash at the station; taxis and delivery apps also accept foreign cards. Minibuses (marshrutkas) usually require cash.
What the community said
A foreign bank card works for paying taxis, train tickets, and food delivery apps in Batumi.
1 day ago
If you don't have a card, just go to the train station and buy your ticket with cash — no issues.
1 day ago Batumi train station
Whether minibus drivers accept card payment wasn't confirmed in the chat — travelers still ask this before boarding.
1 day ago
If you have a card, it's easier to buy train tickets online in advance; without one, head straight to the station and pay cash there.
1 day ago
Travelers have asked where to get a local transport card in Batumi, but no specific location or address was mentioned in the chat.
1 day ago