It is very convenient to board the Sukhum - Moscow train here: the train takes a long time, there is no fuss and no crowd.
There are two duty-free shops. There's an air conditioner and expensive fancy things on a bank card.
There is a toilet outside.
A few steps away is a shop where you can pay with a card, which is rare in Abkhazia.
It's atmospheric inside the station: slightly devastated, but no more than in the whole country.
Not a bad station for Abkhazia. There is a waiting room with a sofa and wooden benches. There are several duty free shops, they seem to be open from 2 o'clock. The customs is friendly. There is an attendant at the station (who could not be found). But customs is always on site and answers all questions about trains too. There are cafes and shops near the station.
You have to get off at this station to get to the Sunny Summer boarding house. It is very close to the border, Abkhazia. Stalin's favorite dacha is nearby. It is open to tourists. It is very interesting and informative. Nature conquers with beauty! I remember it with pleasure!
The station building is in order from the outside, it looks good. There are literally a couple of benches and a police post inside, you can't buy tickets anywhere, because there is no one; it has fallen into medieval disrepair over the decades. The first time we looked in out of curiosity and were amazed at the condition, the second time we waited out the rain, with local wildlife. The surrounding area is in order, with greenery, two Duty Free salons on the left and right. Passing trains stand here for 30-40 minutes while customs officers carry out control.
One of the few renovated railway stations in Abkhazia. Clean, spacious. There are three duty-free shops on the territory for those leaving. (But, not in bulk, they will also give the goods to ordinary tourists - tested on themselves)))
Magnificent architecture, but nothing has apparently been repaired since the Soviet era. The station building itself and the platform leave much to be desired, but this Abkhazian atmosphere of calm and unhurriedness covers all the negativity, and, by the way, there is duty free.
The railway station building looks very neat, but the Soviet Union is recognized in everything. It was partially restored and renovated, but the station itself functions as an ordinary railway station.Of course, there is nature around, evergreen trees and shrubs, mountains, beauty, as well as along the entire Black Sea coast. There are taxi drivers behind the railway station, there is a cafe, even fast food. There is also a market nearby, it is beautiful around, quiet, and cozy in Abkhazian..
The architecture of the station is very beautiful. Moldings, balusters, columns, as if not in a rural village, but in a good city. It was repaired in 2023.
It's a village, but it's very cool, there are a lot of abandoned buildings, even on the first line, there are tents near the station, so you can always be with high-quality drinks, do not take the local.
The train station is a nightmare. How many years we have been coming and going from it leaves a sad impression. Duty-free shops have now been opened there. I didn't come in. Near the train station there is a mini market and shops.
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Татьяна Лешукова
Level 11 Local Expert
November 19, 2024
There is no waiting room and ticket offices at the station. I bought the ticket in the carriage of the Swallow. And if the absence of a cash register did not affect the assessment, then for the absence of a waiting room – minus two rubles. Perhaps the waiting room exists and it is opened in winter or during heavy rain.
I didn't see a toilet at the station. That's another minus two⭐.
When I got out of the car, a pack of dogs rushed to me. "Don't be afraid, they don't bite" is not an argument, but a minus three more ⭐.
Platforms... The legs can be saved with some care, but the wheels of the suitcase can be damaged. Minus one star...
That's a total of minus eight ⭐...
But not everything is so sad.
Plants do not create a special comfort, but the invigorating coolness in a compartment with benches is a plus two.
However, there are few shops. But there weren't many passengers either: just me.
There are urns – plus one ⭐.
The station and the platform are clean – plus two ⭐.
And there is also a drinking fountain from the time of the Soviet Union. Plus three ⭐.
Total – eight ⭐.
Minus 8 by plus 8 is zero.
Then let there be one asterisk.
There is a beautifully decorated station with columns outside, the doors are open, but there are no ticket offices and it has not been repaired. Trains arrive at the station , there are several shops to wait for the train. And, of course, Duty free is nearby
There's a gorgeous dude at the station. The prices are excellent. It works according to the train schedule. We bought toilet water, alcohol and discounted accessories there.
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Elena K
Level 12 Local Expert
January 15
The station is close to the sea, everything is in the greenery nearby, there are many good hotels within walking distance. Before the market in Gagra, we walked along the beach because there is no continuous embankment
The small building is not neat and shabby. But... Against the background of this sadness, the presence of two Duty Free stores smiled, one of them was closed, well, the other quite offered itself goods for euros and other boom signs. I thought it was funny))))
A railway station that keeps a piece of sad history. There is an exit to the beach to the exciting sea, along the way there is a dining room with delicious and affordable food. Not so long ago, a Dooty Free store appeared at the station with prices that do not differ from the dooty at the border.
It's a very sad sight. Beautiful architecture, but in disrepair. It's good that there are a lot of benches and our train was at night when the heat went away. There is nowhere to hide from the sun during the day
We stopped at the entrance from Abkhazia on the Lastochka electric train, there are several duty free shops where you can buy alcohol or perfume at a discount.
It was raining when boarding (the train stood for 3 minutes). There was nowhere to hide from the rain, they were soaked to their underpants, there were no announcements and signs, except for what was indicated on the ticket.
The station itself is under repair, clean, trains arrive on schedule, there is duty free at the station, customs control) one minute from the station to the sea)
It's good that the station is functioning. But! There is no schedule and information anywhere really, an attempt to ask and clarify information is not enough, or you can hear a harsh or inaccurate answer. In general, Tsandripsh is not distinguished by polite people, both aborigines and the contingent of vacationers
How everything is running... Such a beautiful train station and complete neglect. Everything needs to be repaired and updated. There is no information, nothing is announced... Just longing for the USSR!))
Everything is fine when you have a good rest and the places then all seem bright, memorable and beautiful, so this place is wonderful with its own flavor and features!!!
Quiet resort suburb, railway staff. they were quite polite, asked about the timetable and whether it was possible to get to Gagra, explained in detail that the station was passable for long-distance trains and boarding agreed with the ticket! The building itself is interesting in architecture with arches, there is a little lack of landscaping, time-worn walls, few garbage cans, during the holidays we passed by the beach every day, nature and views in those places are very beautiful!!!
The old building has not been renovated. The paths and passages are "khan to suitcases". Three different guys. There is no adequate toilet. I can't say anything good.
Five, because I remember the rest and the warm sea. And it's so dirty, ruined and scary at night. Walk with your flashlight, otherwise you can get hurt))
Esthetic station of Stalin's times, if you leave Abkhazia, you can visit the duty free, the prices are like at the gas station, the products are ordinary, I really liked this place
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Анна Ник
Level 14 Local Expert
September 12, 2024
As throughout Abkhazia, the beauty of nature and architecture is fascinating. Giant trout swims. There is a pleasant coolness near the water.
We went to the sea through it..... How I miss you, how good it was for us here!!!!!!
The station is being restored, it will be very beautiful here soon!
If we compare it with our border... everything is clear, fast, without delay. Everyone would work this way and there would be no traffic jams on the border with a friendly state.
The renovation is in full swing. Convenient location near the station there are taxis, guided tours, shops and cafes. The toilet is outdoor. The staff is polite. The ticket office is still standing alone because the building is being renovated.