Tbilisi → Yerevan
Tbilisi to Yerevan by private car is about 275 km — 5 hours of driving plus the border at Sadakhlo–Bagratashen, which usually takes 30 minutes to 2 hours. Same driver and car door to door; stops at the UNESCO monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin in the Debed canyon are free.
- Distance275 km
- Drive time5 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $175
Tbilisi → Yerevan: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Prius or similar | $175 ≈ 455 GEL | $88 | $58 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $210 ≈ 546 GEL | $105 | $70 | $53 | $35 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $230 ≈ 598 GEL | $115 | $77 | $58 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $350 ≈ 910 GEL | $175 | $117 | $88 | $58 |
return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
South from Tbilisi via Marneuli to the Sadakhlo crossing, then the Debed canyon through Alaverdi and Vanadzor, over the Pushkin pass to Dilijan or straight on via Spitak to Yerevan.
Worth stopping
- Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries (UNESCO), Debed canyon.
- Optional: Dilijan and Lake Sevan instead of the direct road (+1.5 h, +$30).
Good to know
- At the border you walk through passport control with your bags while the driver takes the car through; have your passport ready.
- Check whether your nationality needs a visa for Armenia before you go.
- GoTrip lists this route from about $159 per car; Daytrip from about $51 per person.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Driver speaks English or Russian (tell us which)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Free stops on the way for photos, coffee or a monastery (up to 1 h in total)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h; pay the driver — no prepayment for transfers
Tbilisi → Yerevan: questions
How much is a private transfer from Tbilisi to Yerevan?
From $175 (≈ 455 GEL) for a sedan, $210 for a minivan — per car, border and stops included. Yerevan → Tbilisi is the same price.
How long does the border take?
Usually 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the time of day and season; early morning is quickest.
Can we add Garni, Geghard or Lake Sevan?
Yes. Dilijan and Lake Sevan on the way add about 1.5 hours and $30. Day trips from Yerevan (Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap) we quote per car on WhatsApp.