How to get from Tbilisi to Yerevan
I am going to Tbilisi, Georgia from Greece. After 3 days in Tbilisi, we will then go to Yerevan, Armenia.
Is a minibus the easiest and cheapest way to do this journey?
Can I go directly to Yerevan? If so, how many hours does it take and in which bus station in Yerevan will it stop? How much is the ticket usually?
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So, from a few sites I was able to get the following information. This one is the most detailed and includes maps and images, this is also a good source.
It has been said to be the cheapest and easiest way, tickets seem to be around 35 GEL but I haven't seen that anywhere official, as you just pay the driver on the bus. (In comparison a flight is more than 100x that much, and a train is at least double). But it does take 5/6 hours depending on holidays, traffic etc.
You can board at Station Square, Ortachala Bus Station, or Avlabari to catch your bus from Tbilisi. They have a Schedule at the first two which they mostly keep to, and the last waits for the bus to fill (sometimes taking hours). This then goes to Central Bus Station in Yerevan. It seems like the bus makes some stops on the way to allow for bathroom breaks/buying food but I couldn't see any official locations stated for where this happens.
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Can you travel from Tbilisi to Armenia?
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Armenia is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Tbilisi to Armenia.How much is the bus from Tbilisi to Yerevan?
The average bus ticket price from Tbilisi to Yerevan is $27. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Tbilisi to Yerevan is to book your tickets as early as possible.How do you travel from Georgia to Armenia?
The best way to get from Georgia to Armenia is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $80 and takes 10h 43m. Where does the Georgia to Armenia train arrive? Georgia to Armenia train services, operated by South Caucasus Railway, arrive at Yerevan station.Which is better Tbilisi or Yerevan?
It's easy and I would say that most people would probably enjoy Tbilisi more than Yerevan. But Yerevan was (for us) a more cultural experience and we felt a deeper connection to the city. But part of that was because we had the most fantastic guide George for a few days (look him up if going to Yerevan).How to get from Tbilisi to Yerevan by marshrutka - Epic road trip adventure!
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I made this journey in 2017 and took the overnight train from Tbilisi to Yerevan. It cost approx 90 GEL in first class, and less in other classes. It has the advantage of saving you the price of accommodation.
It goes from the main train station in Tbilisi to the main one in Yerevan. Tickets can be bought at the international/long distance counter upstairs in Tbilisi train station.
2 years ago, the train had air conditioning but no Wifi while in Georgia, and Wifi but no air conditioning in Armenia!
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