Tbilisi → Gyumri via Bavra
Private transfer Tbilisi → Gyumri via Bavra: $270 sedan, $335 minivan, $345 4x4, $545 Sprinter, $555 Premium — per car, one way. 240 km, about 5 h. Russian-speaking driver and fuel included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Tbilisi to Gyumri, Armenia's second city, is about 240 km — roughly 5 hours with the border. We drive through Tsalka and Akhalkalaki to the Ninotsminda–Bavra crossing on the Javakheti plateau; there is no through public transport on this crossing, which is why most travellers go via Sadakhlo and change in Vanadzor.
- Distance240 km
- Drive time5 h
- In winter5 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $270
Tbilisi → Gyumri via Bavra: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Prius or similar | $270 ≈ 702 GEL | ≈ 135 | ≈ 90 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $335 ≈ 871 GEL | ≈ 168 | ≈ 112 | ≈ 84 | ≈ 56 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $345 ≈ 897 GEL | ≈ 173 | ≈ 115 | ≈ 86 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $545 ≈ 1,417 GEL | ≈ 273 | ≈ 182 | ≈ 136 | ≈ 91 |
| Premium up to 4 Mercedes E-Class or Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (SUV on mountain roads), experienced driver | $555 ≈ 1,443 GEL | ≈ 278 | ≈ 185 | ≈ 139 | — |
return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 21 October 2026.
The road
Tbilisi → Tsalka → Akhalkalaki → Ninotsminda → Ninotsminda–Bavra checkpoint (open 24 hours per the Revenue Service list) → Ashotsk → Gyumri. The plateau sits at around 1,800–2,000 m: in winter expect snow, fog and slower driving; we send cars with winter tyres.
Worth stopping
- Paravani lake viewpoint on the plateau (+15 min).
- Ninotsminda: last Georgian ATM and fuel before the border.
Good to know
- You stay in the same car through the border; keep your passport at hand — the driver handles the car papers.
- If you prefer the busier Sadakhlo crossing, ask: the price is the same and we route via Vanadzor.
- We are a transfer service — not affiliated with any hotel or border authority.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request — confirmed when you book
- Free 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
- Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).
Who runs your trip
RideGE: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Tbilisi → Gyumri via Bavra: questions
How much is a private car from Tbilisi to Gyumri?
$270 for a sedan, $335 for a minivan, $345 for a 4x4 — per car, one way, door to door.
Which border do you use for Gyumri?
Ninotsminda–Bavra by default — the shortest line to Gyumri. In heavy snow on the plateau we may switch to Sadakhlo–Bagratashen at the same price.
How long is the border stop?
Usually short on this quiet crossing, but it varies; plan 5–5.5 hours door to door.
Do I change cars at the border?
No — the same car and driver take you from Tbilisi to your Gyumri address.