How can you get from Batumi to Kobuleti or Ureki by public transport, and do municipal minibuses require a transport card?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
You can get from Batumi to Ureki or Kobuleti by minibus, including from the old bus station where there are usually many departures. Travelers report that the municipal minibus may require a transport card, so it’s safest to have one ready.
What the community said
Recent reports say that regular minibuses on this route usually take cash, while the less frequent municipal minibuses can be paid only with a transport card.
9 days ago municipal minibuses
According to recent traveler feedback, Batumi’s municipal minibus may require a transport card. If you plan to use city-run transport, it’s best to have a Batumi transport card in advance.
9 days ago Batumi transport card
For Ureki, travelers mention taking a direct minibus from Batumi, which is the simplest option without complicated transfers.
9 days ago Ureki
Another practical option is the old bus station nearby, where there are usually many minibuses along the coast, including services to Kobuleti.
9 days ago old bus station, Kobuleti
Minibuses to Kobuleti may leave even with very few passengers. One recent report described departing almost empty, with more riders boarding along the way.
9 days ago Kobuleti