About Samtredia
Samtredia is a railway town in the Imereti region, on the Rioni lowland west of Kutaisi. Lines from Tbilisi branch here towards Batumi, Poti and Zugdidi, which is the main reason the town appears on itineraries at all.
It sits close to Kutaisi International Airport, so it works as a rail stop or a base near the airport rather than a destination in itself. Most travellers pass through rather than linger.
For visitors, its value is practical: trains call here, and the sights of the Kutaisi area lie to the east.
Things to see and do
Kutaisi
Georgia's third city, east of Samtredia, with Bagrati Cathedral and a lively centre.
Gelati Monastery
A UNESCO-listed medieval monastery and academy near Kutaisi.
Prometheus Cave
A large show cave near Tskaltubo.
Getting there
Many Tbilisi–Batumi, Poti and Zugdidi trains stop at Samtredia, and lines from Tbilisi branch here towards Batumi, Poti and Zugdidi. Kutaisi International Airport is the nearest airport.
As the crow flies, Kutaisi International Airport is 13 km from Samtredia, Batumi International Airport is 85 km and Tbilisi International Airport is 223 km. These are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Where to stay nearby
None of the hotels we track in Samtredia returned a bookable price in our latest availability check (November 2026 dates). These are the nearest places with bookable hotels; distances are in a straight line.
Frequently asked questions
What is Samtredia known for?
It is a railway town where lines from Tbilisi branch towards Batumi, Poti and Zugdidi. It is also close to Kutaisi International Airport.
How do I get to Samtredia?
Many Tbilisi–Batumi, Poti and Zugdidi trains stop at Samtredia. Kutaisi International Airport is the nearest airport, 13 km away as the crow flies.
Why do travellers come to Samtredia?
Most pass through rather than linger, using it as a rail stop or a base near the airport. It is in Imereti, on the Rioni lowland west of Kutaisi.
What can I see from Samtredia?
Kutaisi, Georgia's third city, with Bagrati Cathedral and a lively centre, is east of Samtredia. Gelati Monastery, a UNESCO-listed medieval monastery and academy, is near Kutaisi, and Prometheus Cave, a large show cave, is near Tskaltubo.
Where can I stay near Samtredia?
None of the hotels we track in Samtredia returned a bookable price in our latest check. The nearest places with bookable hotels are Tsqaltubo (32 km), Kutaisi (34 km), Ozurgeti (49 km) (straight-line distances).