Transfer

Yerevan is a capital of Armenia, and, though the historical part you can get around on foot, in the city there are main types of public transport — metro, buses, trolleybuses, trams and taxis, which will help to explore the city comfortably. Historic places of Armenia

«Zvartnots» International Airport

Yerevan «Zvartnots» Airport representing the main air gate of the Republic of Armenia. It is located 12 km on West from the city center. It operates more than half a century. Since 1998 there is also a special terminal for cargo transportation.

Airport code: EVN
Official site of «Zvarnots»: www.zvartnots.am

How to get to Yerevan from «Zvartnots» airport

By bus № 201 (from 07.30 to 18.00 till the Opera and ballet theatre)
By shuttle №107 (till metro station Barekamutiun)
By shuttle №108 (from 08.00 to 20.00 till train station).
The fare is 250 drams (about $ 0.6). Travel time is 15 - 40 minutes.

How much does it cost to get to the city center from the airport by taxi

Official taxi of the airport «Zvartnots» is the AeroTaxi company, providing taxi service around the clock.
AeroTaxi +374-10 771100
You can order taxi in advance directly to the airport from the cab stand. The tariff – 250 AMD per 1 km regardless of time of day, travel time to downtown will be no more than 15 minutes.

Public transport

The city has an extensive network of public transport (metro, trolleybuses, minibuses, buses).

Metro

Yerevan metro consists of 10 stations of one line. The fare is 100 AMD. It is possible to buy a ticket for a month or more. The total length of the Yerevan metro is 12.1 km.

Voice announcements in the metro are on Armenian language only, but the names of the stations are written both in Armenian and Russian.

The metro works from the half past six a.m. till 23.30 p.m. This kind of transport is not popular, so there are almost no crowds. For the same reason trains are short - 2-3 wagons. Frequency of trains is 5 minutes. Please note a very important rule – it is forbidden to photograph in the metro. Compliance with this rule is followed very closely not only with the local staff of metro, but also the police, and even the population.

Shuttles

This kind of public transport on the contrary is very popular. There are more than 100 bus routes, which serve about 80 private companies. The frequency of buses on each route — about 5-7 minutes. For to be sure a bus will stop, not superfluous will be to raise your hand. The cost of one-way trip is 100 AMD.

For the carriage of passengers used minibuses of type "Gazelle", "Lasik" and "Bogdan". Bus stops are mostly full of people. Passengers have to pay for travel at the entrance. Basically, all the buses "jam-packed" — in this they differ little from similar transport in other cities. Stop in the wrong places and standing passengers are not uncommon.

Be aware that by shuttle bus you can easily get to the right place. The people are very friendly and one has only to give a hint about where you need to get to, all at once rush to help you, and will even make sure that you come out exactly where you need it.

Trolleybus

Trolleybus lines exist in Yerevan since 1949. Development of this cheap kind of transport was going quite fast "in step with the times."
The signs at bus stops designed in the European style, so it will be quite easy to navigate. The cost of the trip costs 50 drams, payable upon exit.

Taxi

Some taxi services in Yerevan:
Yerevan taxi service +374 (555) 5-5555
Eltic taxi service - +374 (555) 43-63-63, 43-93-93

Perhaps this is the optimal solution to move around the city. You will find taxi always and everywhere, because there a lot of taxi in the streets.
There is official taxi and informal (cars, ready to stop and take passenger for money).
But, be prepared for the fact that the local taxi is very different from the usual luxury cars and high class of technical service as in other metropolises. Most of the cars in Yerevan are of local brands, not foreign ones.
Not all cars have meters, so the fare better to ask in advance, although this service is quite cheap.

The taxi fee in Yerevan 100 AMD/km
The cost of waiting 1000 AMD per hour
Minimal cost for travel is 600 AMD

Taxi drivers may overcharge, because they have much competition. So knowing the approximate distance, you can come to an objective price. Normally the cost of travel within the city does not exceed 1000 AMD.

Taxi drivers are real representatives of the Armenian nation. They are cheerful and helpful people who not only will take you to your destination, but can provide you with an unforgettable tour to all the famous places of Yerevan. Travelers should know that there are special taxis for women — they are painted in pink color. Please note, if you are a man these cars will not stop for you.

Trains and buses

Travelling by train is an option, which is more suitable for those who have enough time. Way from Moscow, for example, will take at least 4 days, but you will see the beauty of Georgia and Azerbaijan.

Another option is buses. Today this transport is very developed. You could easily get to Yerevan from different cities of CIS countries. For example, there are daily flights from Russia to Vladikavkaz, Krasnodar, Volgograd, Anapa, Lipetsk, Ryazan, Rostov-on-don, Ufa, Nalchik, Sochi, Voronezh.