principal route to Akhaltsikhe runs from Georgia's main East-West highway (E60)
at the spur in Khashuri leading to Borjomi. Marshrutkas run to Akhaltsikhe's main market/bus station
from Tbilisi's Didube market, as well as from the bus stations in Kutaisi and Khashuri. Coming from Kutaisi or Tbilisi, it's best to catch your
ride early in the morning if you want to avoid finding
