Route Comparison
Tbilisi to Yerevan: Travel Options & Verdict
Distance: 275 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.
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Quick Answer & Recommendation
Best Overall
train
Optimal balance of time, price & comfort
Cheapest Option
bus
For strict backpacker budgets
Fastest Practical
bus
Center-to-center elapsed time
The overnight South Caucasus Railway train lets you sleep across the border in comfort, while daytime express marshrutkas offer a fast 5.5-hour mountain crossing.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Typical Price | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | Hayreniq Tour / AvtoExpress Minibuses | 5h 30m | €12.00 - €16.00 |
Dep: Avlabari / Ortachala Station
Arr: Yerevan Kilikia Bus Station
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Comfortable Mercedes Sprinter vans with air conditioning. Smooth crossing at the Sadakhlo border post. Fare source |
| train Direct | South Caucasus Railway (Train #371) | 10h 20m | €25.00 - €45.00 |
Dep: Tbilisi Central Station
Arr: Yerevan Sasuntsi David Station
|
Book 4-berth couchette or 2-berth sleeper online at railway.am or ticket.railway.ge. Border formalities occur around midnight at Sadakhlo and Ayrum stations without leaving the carriage. Fare source |
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
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