There are 5 ways to get from Tbilisi to Ararat by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tbilisi House of Justice to Yerevan Circusbus
- Take the train from Yerevan to Zodtrain 6517
7h 29m$13–14Train
- Take the train from Tbilisi to Yerevantrain 201
- Take the train from Yerevan to Zodtrain 6517
12h 34m$39–61Drive 317.8 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Araratcar 317.8 km
4h 57m$39–57Fly, train
- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)plane TBS - EVN
- Take the train from Yerevan to Zodtrain
5h 35m$69–328Bus, train via Ortachala Bus Station
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Kilikia Bus Stationbus Ortachala Bus Station - Kilikia Bus Station
- Take the train from Yerevan to Zodtrain 6517
8h 23m$57–124
Tbilisi to Ararat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Ararat is to bus and train which costs $13 - $14 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Ararat is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Tbilisi to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi and arriving at Zod via Yerevan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Ararat is 394 km. The road distance is 317.8 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Ararat without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs $13 - $14.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Tbilisi to Ararat, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Ararat train services, operated by South Caucasus Railway, depart from Tbilisi station.
Tbilisi to Ararat train services, operated by South Caucasus Railway, arrive at Yerevan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Ararat is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Tbilisi to Ararat.
There are 18+ hotels available in Ararat.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Ararat, Armenia?
You can take a train from Tbilisi to Zod via Yerevan in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- flyone.eu
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Zvartnots International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–180
- Website
- georgian-airways.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Zvartnots International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–290
- Phone
- 1-84
- [email protected]
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Yerevan to Zod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Yerevan to Zod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Yerevan to Zod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Yerevan to Zod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
- Phone
- 1-84
- [email protected]
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Yerevan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $35–45
- 2nd Class (Compartment)
- $50–60
- 1nd Class (Soft-seated)
- $70–95
- Phone
- +374 98-14-14-66
- [email protected]
Bus from Tbilisi House of Justice to Yerevan Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +37495362020
- Website
- hayreniqtour.ru
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Kilikia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–130
- Schedules at
- Hayreniq Tour
- Book at
- Hayreniq Tour Bookings
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