4) Ive lived in SE Asia for 3 years in my experience, the toilets are pretty much on par, maybe slightly better. I will let you how IT was -). Beyond the train to Georgia, there are daily local trains connecting Yerevan with Gyumri (3 hrs), Ararat (1 hr), Araks (1 hr 15), Hrazdan (1 hr 30) and Yeraskh (1 hr 30). I recommend buying your tickets from the station a few days in advance that will give you enough time to find a Plan B (marshrutka in most cases) should they be sold out. All prices are per person. When we travelled, we were asked if we were carrying cigarettes, booze or any medication. All goes very quickly. The price is inflated, but it still might work out better than flying. By 1950, Yerevan was connected to several other cities by train, and the Soviet regime decided to make Yerevan a much more important hub by constructing a large train station. Be prepared to answer the border agents questions, and make sure you have your hotel information written down somewhere handy. I highly recommend going to the station and buying your own tickets in person this is the only reliable way to get tickets. It was more and more difficult to maintain it, until it was almost entirely abandoned, except for a few key lines. Hi there About 30 minutes into the journey, the steward will hand out sealed plastic packs containing two sheets, a pillowcase and a small towel. Please let us know how it pans out and if your confirmation shows up tomorrow morning. Hopefully sales for the new timetable open sooner than later. The Tbilisi train departs from platform 1. The table below outlines the different train classes, inclusions and ticket prices. If youre taking the summer train that departs in the afternoon, make sure you leave yourself enough time. Schedule The SCR (South Caucasian Railways) has a nice and friendly website that shows the schedule. Happy to try and answer any questions people may have! Thank you so much for the info. I will condense this contribution. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 26m. Hi. Train will be our transport mean:-). Do you think tje Immigration will ask us for any booking for accommodation? My bank has told me that the company has charged my account. Lets see if someone who has used the website recently can weigh in. Our concierge service fee is US$20 for the first ticket and US$15 for each additional ticket for the same destination. Is it possible to book the tickets from Yerevan on the 23rd and then pop up in Gyumri on the train on the 27th? Yerevan only has one metro line. We booked the soft-seated carriage which I guess is the two person compartment because it was the most expensive. The road distance is 271.5 km. Even though Yerevan has had a train line since the first couple of years of the twentieth century, it didnt have a proper train station until the 1950s. The train/railway station of Yerevan (Armenia). Thanks so much! Im sorry to hear that about the aircon what a shame, those trains have only been running for a year. Jacek Cracow I will apply for armenian e visa beforehand. The ones Ive seen are always beat up and a bit mouldy. There is a notice on the webpage instructing passengers to buy tickets in person in Yerevan or Gyumri. Let me know if you need any specific links. Ive asked around, and it seems that while bikes are definitely allowed on Georgian trains, the situation with the inter-country trains is less clear. You can board at least 30 minutes before the departure time. In the end, we ended up staying longer than planned (but still within the visa limit) and purchased return train tickets in Yerevan. We are a family with 3 children and we will take with us 4 bicycles. During the course of yesterday and again today, despite my forwarding several emails to the company there was no response. Wondering if anyone else has had luck using the site to buy specific tickets (we need first class)? I didnt go much travel around Armeniaonly day trips from Yerevan with a company called Hyur Service. Tbilisi to First Coastline Kobuleti. Travelling the opposite way from Yerevan to Tbilisi, immigration proceedings are much the same. Larger bags and suitcases should be placed under the bottom bunks. Then log in and select the Purchase a ticket option from the top menu. Does the first class bunk offer any additional comfort or convenience aside from 2 less beds? This website: https://old.rs.ge/Default.aspx?sec_id=6533&lang=1 shows the rail border crossing between Georgia and Armenia as closed (as it does to Azerbaijan). To complete the order, click on the green check mark on the bottom left, enter the details for all passengers, then proceed to the payment page. cars. But I intend to go back as 3 country trip. Do ticket prices go up or down closer to the date of travel? You can stay in your berth for most of this, although train stewards do encourage passengers to be ready to leave their berth or answer to border guards if required. Three years living and travelling in Southeast Asia taught me to always travel with a sleeping bag liner when using overnight transport. As the Soviet regime had started losing momentum, and the collapse started to become more apparent and imminent, the train started falling into disrepair. The sleeper train that runs every other night during the winter months (October to May) and daily during summer (June to September) is a safe, convenient and best of all, atmospheric way to travel between Georgia and Armenia. The Yerevan Train Station can be found at Tigran Mets Avenue around 2.7 kilometers from the center of Yerevan (Republic Square). The trip lasts a little more than 3 hours because of the stops. My bank has promised to credit my MasterCard with the appropriate amount. I am trying to book tickets from Tbilisi to Yerevan on October 13th, a single adult ticket but each time I try the above date or any other I get an error message; To search vacancies by requested dates arent possible.. Do you know how much is the fare from Yerevan to Tbilisi and vice versa? If youre travelling in July or August, I highly recommend buying tickets as early as possible. I suspect that those requiring a visa probably still have to disembark. Staff speak English. If I pay for a first-class bed, would I have to pay for both beds to have the whole cabin to myself? People have been reporting issues with the online payment system since summer 2021. You can now buy the train tickets from Yerevan to Tbilisi or Tbilisi to Yerevan online! Was on the night train from Tbilisi to Yerevan on March 29th 2018. The train from Yerevan arrives at the border point in the (very) early hours of the morning. Never been to Azerbaijan so that part should be ok. Would appreciate your thoughts, I know you cant give legal advice!! Best, Good luck and enjoy the journey! Im Emily, an Australian journalist and photographer living in beautiful Kutaisi, Georgia. If you want to drop your bags off early, there is a luggage storage facility at Tbilisi Central. Always hold onto your train tickets because immigration staff may cross-check them against their passenger manifesto. But how can you complain with the exponats in museum :-)? I planning to travel this coming December. There may be a fee for changing or refunding a ticket. Thank you. Just to reiterate: There is no dining car on this train, so be sure to bring your own drinking water and snacks. Leave Mode to and back unchecked (assuming 1-way) Can Indian passport holders with United Arab Emirates residence visa enter Georgia by train without visa. The concession period is meant to last for 30 years, with a chance to have an extension of ten years if both parties agree to it. Im not sure if theres a parade, but we attended some nice markets (food and souvenirs), dance performances, etc. I recently published a Georgia Armenia Azerbaijan itinerary, so you might find some more inspiration in there. I would probably start in Azerbaijan, only because its easier to fly into Baku then to a counter-clockwise route through the 3 countries without losing too much time travelling. Your blog save me a lot of time for researching of the information from Tbilisi to Yerevan. I doubt very much if it was a website glitch, because I emailed their official website numerous times. The station staff in Tbilisi speak good English. Click here to purchase your Yerevan Pass. Joe. Here is the link http://www.ukzhd.am/en.html. Seems they changed the whole procedure at the Armenian border. Ive heard reports of strange immigration experiences travelling either wayand other reports of travellers who had absolutely no issue. What accomodation class options are available? We were just afraid that it could be sold out or something like that so it helps you thinking that it should not be very busy! I will first land to Georgia then train to Armenia like you did. When you hit search, the page will refresh and display a ticket option below the search box (see screenshot below). From Yerevan, it takes around 5 hours and 50 minutes to reach the border, which is 200km north of the capital. Also double check for other dates around Oct 3 just to make sure it isnt a glitch in the system. Tickets for children aged 5-10 are discounted at roughly 3/4 the cost of an adult fare. Im not sure which immigration is less of a hassle. Exciting I will email you the link to the group. Either way, I recommend arriving at the station at least 30 minutes early to claim your bed and settle in. The price also includes all taxes and fees. We werent questioned, and our bags were not searched. We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? 9.30pm (M, W, Th, Sa & Su) / 2.05pm (Tu & F). Really provided all the necessary info and more, I dont think i can cut this during this trip to Tbilisi but maybe next time Also, will I be able to get the ticket right away at the counter or have to buy it few days in advance? The website is not excellent but once you get more familiar with how it works you will eventually get there! Do you know if the trains from Tbilisi to Yerevan run again please? So we are going to engage a taxi from Tbilisi to Yerevan and overnight and then back to Tbilisi. This may be of interest to travelers in Azerbaijan. Everybody of course could choice the 6 hours bus marshrutka but they prefered to go by this train:-). Check out the departure times in the current Bus, Metro, Minibus, Train, Trolleybus timetable. I wondered how much luggage space there is in the compartments, and what the toilet situation is (weve reached a certain age). Thanks so much for updating us and for being the guinea pig in this case. Both charge you a fair bit extra for this service, plus payment processing fees and other commissions. I think you may be questioned at immigration, even if you do get the e-visa in advance. Yerevan-Tbilisi Train: 372. Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Tbilisi to Yerevan: Van price : USD 17.00; Bus tickets - USD 26.00 to USD 27.00; Plane tickets - USD 118.00 to USD 378.00; You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 131.00 to USD 476.00. Is the ticketing office always open? Are the trains always on time? about railcc: We are real travellers and offer honest and well-grounded tips and tricks for your train journey. Because at the airport of Georgia i will take the single entry visa, and going to yerevan via train it will be exit right? Thanks, Joanne! Any way to find out if it is accurate? When you arrive at Yerevan Railway Station, you can connect directly to the metro (Sasuntsi David Station) via the underground walkway. Note that there are no toilets inside the railway station so unless the guards are kind enough to let you use theirs (which happened to me the first time I rode the train), this is the closest bathroom. Thanks for sharing! Someone will be waiting at the main entrance to the platform to check your tickets and direct you to your carriage. Im traveling to Georgia on Monday- Thursday vice versa. and many more. This street is much quieter and there are no taxi drivers around to hassle you. I was thinking to get a visa on arrival but I guess that would not be a wise choise. Some of the translation to English may be confusing but it is workable. Batumi, Georgia According to the new schedule trains depart Yerevan every Tuesday and Friday at 14:00, arriving in Batumi early morning next day. Yes, that is our plan for now, to check back in a few days. When its your turn at the counter, tell the cashier your desired destination and the date you wish to travel. The Tbilisi to Yerevan train route looks like a reverse S. You can also hire a private car transfer from Tbilisi to Yerevan. At the Armenian border many men got on and were sweeping the train. Bedding and such was clean, and we were given water, instant coffee and sweets, slippers, a small towel etc. I advise against travelling on the roads after dark. Are we issued Georgia visa on the train? During the low season winter months (late September to May), the overnight train between Tbilisi and Yerevan runs every second night (even days for Yerevan to Tbilisi, odd days for Tbilisi to Yerevan). Luckily we had our sleeping bag liners with us and we were able to use those as sheets. When you arrive, take a paper ticket from the little dispenser and wait until your number flashes above one of the cash desks. Q to Radio Eriwan: is it possible to buy int'l train tickets at the int'l ticket counters which are open 'til 19:30? Armenian immigration is typically a lot faster, taking 15-30 minutes. Hi Emily, 21:30 Yerevan. Military Road is fineits not too windy. First and 2nd class cabins also have a small electronic safe above the bottom bunks. There was no follow up email. Trains run six times a week between Tbilisi and Yerevan (Station). I also am trying to book for Aug. 3rd, and when i choose modernized I get to choose more options for Coach Class. Top-rated Yerevan day tours and experiences: Yerevan City Pass: If youre hanging around the Armenian capital, the Yerevan Card is a great bang for your buck! Bus/metro fares cost 1 GEL and youll need a rechargeable MetroMoney card. Hi Betty yes the train does have AC and heating it only runs when the train is moving, so its a good idea to bring warm clothes as well! Did you book trains and hotels in advance? I advise you bring the correct amount of AMD to avoid confusion. If you find out, please drop back and give us an update as it might come in handy for other travellers. 3) The trains do sell out in summer, yes. Well, the a/c came on intermittently only for the first hour or two of the journey (and only when the train was moving), and thereafter the blissful blasts of cool dry air cut out altogether, making for a very warm and stuffy night. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures. Such a very detailed blog! Im afraid that sounds right as far as I know, there is no train to Yerevan on the 1st. Take the train from Yerevan to Gyumri 3h 8m $2 - $7 3 alternative options Taxi Take a taxi from Yerevan to Gyumri 1h 47m $30 - $45 Drive Drive from Yerevan to Gyumri 1h 47m Private Transfer Take a shuttle bus from Yerevan to Gyumri 1h 47m $70 - $80 Quickest way to get there Cheapest option Distance between Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Armenia So far your blog is the most helpful of all the other sources Ive read My boyfriend and I wanted to travel to these 3 countries for 10 days, do you think that would be okay? Also, there is no more visa fee. Its so helpful. I am not as a rule a Parades buff, but this seems different. The old Soviet-era carriages have been replaced with new (and improved!) We are hoping to travel from Tbilisi to Yerevan on 1st October but are not sure if the train will be running that night. Discover all the best things to do in Georgia with my free 25-page PDF guide: 365 Things to Do in Georgia. As well as the amenities in the pedestrian underpass, there are diner-style cafes and a few little shops directly outside the station building. Jacek, Hi Jacek (and others), The website is not allowing you to complete payment at the moment (we have been trying but no luck) so I would recommend buying tickets in person in Tbilisi. Would it be fine to buy the tickets 3 days beforehand or should I try to buy them as soon as possible? My path will be Georgia-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Armenia-Georgia and I intend to take overnight trains for each journey. This was filmed on the summer evening train back in 2019: Travellers Keith and Nette took the new train on June 18, 2021 and were kind enough to email me all the details. Just as long as your driver is experienced and doesnt go too fast. I get motion sickness but I was fine on that particular journey! Im usually the book-everything-in-advance kind of traveler, but after reading through your blog and comments, it seems worth it just to buy train tickets once I arrive. Hi having booked SV Tbilisi>Yerevan online successfully in May and traveled in June, I just tried it again (https://ticket.ukzhd.am/login.aspx) to see if I could replicate / it still works, and it does seem to. The following routes run to and from the Yerevan Central Railway Station: Yerevan Batumi (in summer; this train will pass and stop in Tbilisi) Yerevan Tbilisi (in winter) Yerevan Gyumri Yerevan Ararat You can buy up to 4 tickets at a time and you can only pay by MasterCard (no Visa or PayPal). If we want a compartment just for us two should we select the same option as you have above in your picture? Is it safe to travel from yerevan airport to tbilisi at around 1am via gotrip? We named a few popular places (we actually hadnt booked anything yet). On Wednesdays and Saturdays, train #201 originates in Batumi at 3.40pm then departs from Tbilisi at 10.45pm, arriving in Yerevan at 9am the next morning. The trains arrive in between 5 minutes during rush hours, and 10 minutes during slow hours. Single metro tickets in the form of plastic tokens can be bought from the cash window as you enter the underground. Winter schedule (low season: October-June), Summer schedule (high season: June-September). Complete all required fields and submit your request by clicking on Request Booking. Im not sure about November for hiking to be honestI think Tusheti will be closed, but Ushguli (Svaneti) might still be open, in which case you could trek up there. Check out this short video for a taste of the scenery and people on the Tbilisi to Yerevan train. First Class and 2nd Class Comfort passengers get a bottle of water on boarding. We took the wrong exit a few times before we realised our mistake. At its peak, the, Read More Visiting the Former USSR: Top Destinations & Travel TipsContinue, The Heydar Aliyev Center is one of the most impressive buildings in Baku. As of April 2018, people of 45 nationalities including Australian, US and British passport holders no longer require a visa to enter Armenia as a tourist for up to 180 days. Hi Emily, Notify You Upon Ticket Purchase: Please note, tickets are subject to availability. Thank you so much for such a thorough description with all needed details for the train! Have a nice stary in Armenia , We are back on Poland in our offices If you need specific visa advice, I recommend contacting your embassy or consulate. There are a few trip reports on Seat 61, so you could have a look there for more info. But I cant provide any visa advice, sorry. Expect to pay around 5-7 GEL for a cab to Liberty Square or Didube Bus Station. If youre travelling from Yerevan to Tbilisi by train and you do require a visa for Georgia, youll need to obtain an e-visa in advance. I carry this 500mL insulated bottle from Swell (the larger version fits a full bottle of wine very handy in the Caucasus!). We will send the e-tickets to your e-mail address. Since the train station is not exactly in the middle of the city as its about 3 kilometers south of downtown Yerevan, there is plenty of space around the train station for gardens. The schedule from Yerevan to Tbilisi is as follows: 0830, 1030, 1300, 1500, and 1700. They had a tablecloth laid out and a full spread of nibbles, which they generously shared with us. Then a confirmation was sent to my email which I hope is as good as a ticket. We have a very tight schedule to attempt to visit briefly all three countries. There is widespread community transmission globally.Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Armenia. Yerevan Train Station ( ) Train Station. 8.20pm (M, Tu, Th, F & Su) / 10.45pm (W & Sa). Thanks. Taking a train between Ureki and Yerevan is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Yerevan. I just got my tickets and looking forward to my trip. I love scenic places too. Awesome thank you, that is entirely the process I ended up following and we have our tickets. Named after medieval epic hero, Sasuntsi David Station is one of the ten stops. Cabin windows are sealed and cannot be opened. Cairo/ Egypt? Bathroom facilities were very good, though the one (of two) with the shower was closed that night for some reason. Already from mid-June, the train runs every day, leaving Batumi at 03:35 PM, and Tbilisi at 10:16 PM, arriving at 07:25 AM to Yerevan. It features only ten stops. Best, ilona. As of June 2021, the trains are running again. If you happen to be on the green Saburtalo line for example, if youre coming straight from Didube Bus Station youll need to cross over the red line platform to exit. To get there from downtown, ride the subway to the adjacent Sasuntsi David metro station. There is a space at the top of the form to attach a passport photo, but when we travelled, no one had one. Hi Emily, thanks for your sensible comments. So informative & helpful. Book Cascade Hotel in Yerevan at great prices! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on the Tbilisi to Yerevan train. Hi Emily! Yerevan trains arent exactly fast and speedy and dont serve too many places. If you're traveling in summer, I highly recommend you book your tickets as far in . I dont have an itinerary yet for this trip but I am trying to do something different than the usual trip. Hello my name is Stella , I will be visiting Yerevan on September 1st 2022 .I would be very happy to travel by train , like to travel around Yerevan and go to Tiblis !! I again replied without receiving an acknowledgement. By choosing the train between Yerevan and Sevan, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car! Option 3, via Russia. Getting to Yerevan Railway Station (Sasuntsi Davit Train Station), What to bring on the train from Tbilisi to Yerevan. When you get off the subway, follow the signs towards the Tbilisi Central exit. Hi Ilona, But I highly recommend you take a train to Rioni Station instead its a lot faster and more comfortable. I recommend double checking with the consulate first though. The journey was really adventure. Because their on-line site is very difficult to accomplish, I decided to do a dummy run. Thats rightthere doesnt seem to be any way to reserve tickets online. Everything in this guide including the schedule and ticket prices has been updated for winter 2022/23. You may or may not be invited into the train stewards room to sit with border agents and answer a few basic questions. Safe travels and thanks again for the detailed trip report! My wife and I are going there next month, and we intend to travel in a two berth on the Baku to Tbilisi train. A final question we will be in Tbilisi on May 26. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date. There are ATMs inside the station building if you need to withdraw dram. These slots are suitable for keeping small bags that are light enough to lift above your head. I also tried the system a couple of days ago and indeed it seemed to be working well. A: theoretically yes, just be aware they mutate to regional counters after 6. I booked SV (1st class) and since I preferred to avoid sharing my compartment with a stranger, I entered my name and passport details in both berth fields and paid for 2 tickets. So, this, I will have to sort out in situ but am not best chuffed. GoTrip is completely safe, however the timing might not work as the border likely wont be open until 10am. A bit clunky and not the most intuitive, but it did work for me Good luck! They may cross-check them with your passport/ID so remember to have your documents handy. We met some lovely locals on the Tbilisi to Baku train, which made us feel a lot more comfortable. Order railway ticket delivered to you by courier (RU). If youre a light sleeper, a pair of reusable silicone earplugs and a sleeping mask will come in handy. Im sorry to hear the tickets didnt work out but pleased you got reimbursed. I emailed Yerevan Railway and asked, they said the tickets will be opened for sale around the end of September. Its both odd days, so is the train not departing then, even though it says every second night? Leave a Reply Cancel reply. If yes, what was the procedure to get visa. I suggest checking with your local embassy or consulate. I took the Tbilisi>Yerevan overnight train #201 the other week and wanted to supplement this super-useful post and comments with some info from my recent experience: 1) I bought my ticket online about a month in advance (https://ticket.ukzhd.am/login.aspx) without issue. I always recommend travelling with a reusable water bottle. 2022 AbsoluteArmenia.com is powered by Targeting. Update: After a year-long pause, the Tbilisi to Yerevan train resumed services on June 15, 2021. Quick question, can I only get on the train in Yerevan going back to Georgia? As always, I recommend using Bolt to book a taxi instead. Announcements are only in Georgian and often the boards dont update, so be aware of this and take care not to miss the train! The carpets, toilets, all sounds during the trip remains about Georgia communist time :-). Hey thanks a lot for this..Im travelling to Georgia on april 11_15 Ill send her an email..thanks a lot. Sorry for being so long-winded but I feel that potential travelers on the Baku to Tbilisi route at least, should be aware of this. Keep in mind that Azerbaijans land borders are still closed. The historic station building is huge and quite beautiful, with ample seating. First, the train travels directly south to the border. Quick question, we are trying to book a train from Tbilisi to Yerevan on 3 Oct, which is the winter train. I am planning to travel from Tbilisi to Yerevan on October. Tbilisi Central is located in the northeast part of the city, approximately 5km from Liberty Square. Alternatively, a taxi from the centre of Yerevan to the Railway Station costs around 400-600 AMD. This guide brings together all my tips for the journey plus advice from other travellers.

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