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Travel all the way to Georgia by train, via Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Greece, between mountain bivouacs and Balkan landscapes? That's what Isabelle and Régis, two rail travel enthusiasts, did on an incredible Interrail trip. In the 38th episode of our podcast Je t’offre un rail ? produced with the support of SNCF Connect, they tell us about this exciting journey. To find out more, click here!
Night train
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Night train
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Night train
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High speed train
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Night train
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Regional train
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Regional train
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Fall asleep in Paris, only to wake up a few hours later in one of Europe's most beautiful capitals? A magical experience on the direct Paris-Vienna night train, operated by ÖBB's Nighjets in partnership with SNCF!
⚠️ Update December 14, 2025: Unfortunately, despite its success, the Paris-Vienna night train service is being discontinued as of December 14. We explain everything in this article. And we'll of course keep you updated on any developments (don't hesitate to subscribe to our newsletter if you want to stay informed).
For reservations, we recommend going to the station to get a train sleeper
To connect Kars (Turkey 🇹🇷) to Batumi (Georgia 🇬🇪) By train, the trip is divided into two legs:
1. Kars → Tbilisi via the BTK Line (Baku–Tbilisi–Kars)
This is the railway line that opened in 2017 and crosses the Turkish-Georgian border. It connects Kars to Tbilisi, with one change or transfer depending on available services.
2. Tbilisi → Batumi
On June 1, 2026, Georgia relaunched the modernized Tbilisi–Batumi rail service, reducing the travel time from five hours to four hours.
Batumi Train Station
The entire Kars–Batumi trip can therefore be done entirely by train, with an overnight stay in Tbilisi to enjoy the Georgian capital—which is no sacrifice at all.
