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Funicular — Funicular station building seen from the street among treesPhoto: James Emery · CC BY 2.0 · edited
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Funicular in Tbilisi: a 503-metre line up Mtatsminda mountain, opened in 1905, across from Vilnius Square.

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Funicular — Funicular station facade framed by trees and parked cars herr.eichhorn from Berlin, Germany · CC BY-SA 2.0 · edited
Funicular — Funicular station facade framed by trees and parked carsFunicular — Funicular cars descending through a wooded hillside toward TbilisiFunicular — Red funicular carriage displayed inside the station

Why go

  • The ride up Mtatsminda mountain on a 503-metre track that climbs at 28 to 33 degrees.
  • The two cars passing each other at the station halfway up the slope.
  • The Pantheon halfway up the slope, a cemetery where notable people are buried.

Opening hours

Today09:45 – 22:30Show all
Monday09:45 – 22:30
Tuesday09:45 – 22:30
Wednesday09:45 – 22:30
Thursday09:45 – 22:30
Friday09:45 – 22:30
Saturday09:45 – 22:30
Sunday09:45 – 22:30

What you see

  • Vilnius Square, across from the funicular on Daniel Chonqadze Street.

Best time to visit

  • Open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 09:45 to 22:30, so the ride is possible at any time in those hours.

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History

The funicular was built between 1903 and 1905. Engineer A. Blanch drew the design, and architect Aleksander Szimkewicz led the construction. The line was closed afterwards and reopened in 2013. It was closed again for safety reasons and then resumed service.

  1. 1903Construction began. A consortium paid for the line and held the right to run it for 45 years.
  2. 1905The funicular entered service and climbs Mtatsminda mountain on a 503-metre track.
  3. 1936-1938Renovated, with new station buildings.
  4. 2000A rope broke and a car hit the lower station. No one was hurt. The line closed.
  5. 2013The funicular reopened after the closure.

Sources: Funiculaire de Tbilissi - Wikipedia · Standseilbahn Tiflis - Wikipedia · checked 26 Oct 2026

Where
Daniel Chonqadze Street Across from Vilnius Square, Tbilisi

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of the Funicular in Tbilisi?

The Funicular in Tbilisi is open every day of the week, from 09:45 to 22:30.

Where is the Funicular in Tbilisi and how do I reach the lower station?

The lower station stands on Daniel Chonqadze Street, across from Vilnius Square, at 460 metres. The upper station, at 727 metres, is near the television tower.

How long is the ride on the Funicular in Tbilisi?

The track is 503 metres long and climbs Mtatsminda mountain at a gradient of 28 to 33 degrees. The two cars pass each other at a station halfway up.

Do I need a card to ride the Funicular in Tbilisi?

Yes. A plastic card is compulsory for the ride and for the attractions at the top of the line.

How many people fit in one car of the Funicular in Tbilisi?

Each of the two cars has seating for 50 people. One car serves the up run and the other the down run.

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