Capital city, Armenia
Getting around Yerevan
How to get around Yerevan
The center is walkable and cheap by metro or bus. Taxis through apps cost little; marshrutkas and buses run intercity from several stations.
Ways to get around Yerevan
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Yerevan Metro | 100 AMD | One line; tap a contactless bank card or buy a token |
| City buses and minibuses | 100 AMD | Pay by contactless card or cash; Yandex Maps shows routes |
| gg or Yandex Go | About 1,200–2,200 AMD for 5 km | Main taxi apps; far cheaper than street taxis |
| Marshrutkas to Dilijan, Gyumri, Garni | About 500–2,500 AMD | From Kilikia, Kasakh and other stations |
Ride-hailing apps in Yerevan
A 5 km ride costs about ֏1,200–2,200 ($3.3–6.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yandex Go | Most drivers; clear fares, English app |
| gg | Local app; useful alternative and airport rides |
- Use an app; street taxis often quote high flat fares. Cash is fine, cards sometimes accepted in apps.
Arriving in Yerevan
Zvartnots International (EVN)
Bus 201 to the center about 300 AMD, 30–45 min; gg or Yandex Go about 3,500–5,000 AMD, 20–30 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968 International Driving Permit with your licence. Roads are poor, especially November to February.
- Onward travel in Armenia: Marshrutkas and buses fan out from Yerevan; distances are short. An overnight train runs to Tbilisi. Hiring a driver for monasteries is common and affordable.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Yerevan?
No. Use Yandex Go, gg instead.
What's the best way to get around Yerevan?
The center is walkable and cheap by metro or bus. Taxis through apps cost little; marshrutkas and buses run intercity from several stations.
How do I get from the airport to Yerevan?
Bus 201 to the center about 300 AMD, 30–45 min; gg or Yandex Go about 3,500–5,000 AMD, 20–30 min.
Is Yerevan walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- South Caucasus Railway
- Zvartnots International Airport
- Zvartnots International Airport
- Yerevan Municipality
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