Tbilisi to Gudauri & Kazbegi: Winter Transfer Guide

The Georgian Military Highway to Gudauri (120 km) and Kazbegi (155 km) is spectacular — and in winter it demands an experienced local driver. Here is what you should know.

Road conditions in winter

• The Jvari Pass (2,395 m) sees heavy snowfall; chains or 4x4 are often required from December to March.
• The road occasionally closes for avalanche control — local drivers know the timing and alternatives.
• Marshrutkas stop running early and skip the resort hotels — a transfer takes you to your hotel door with ski luggage.

Why book a transfer with a local driver

• Drivers from this route drive it daily and adapt to the pass conditions.
• Fixed price per car — no surge pricing on snowy days.
• Stop at the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument viewpoint on the way.

Tbilisi → Gudauri: drivers & prices
Tbilisi → Kazbegi: drivers & prices

How long does it take?

Gudauri: about 2 hours in good conditions, up to 3 in snowfall. Kazbegi: about 3 hours. Leave Tbilisi before 10:00 to enjoy a full first day.

Related routes

• Tbilisi → Bakuriani (family ski resort)
• Tbilisi → Mestia (Svaneti)

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