Shirak · 125 km · 1 h 45 min
How to get from Yerevan or Zvartnots to Gyumri
Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, is about 125 km north-west of Yerevan — 1 h 45 min by car. Trains and marshrutkas run in the daytime; after a night flight into Zvartnots the car is the only simple option. A transfer costs $90 for a sedan, $125 for a minivan, per car; a day trip from Yerevan with the old Kumayri district costs $180. Gyumri also has its own airport, Shirak, with a few flights. Prices checked .
| Distance | ≈ 125 km |
|---|---|
| Time | ≈ 1 h 45 min |
| Airports | Zvartnots (EVN), Shirak (LWN) |
| Private car | from $90 per car |
What is there in Gyumri?
The historic Kumayri district with 19th-century black-tuff houses, museums and churches; Gyumri is the centre of Shirak province.[1]
Which airport is closer to Gyumri?
Shirak Airport is next to the city but has few flights; most travellers land at Zvartnots and drive 1 h 45 min. Check flights on the airports’ official board.[2]
Can I continue to Georgia from Gyumri?
Yes — through the Bavra crossing to Ninotsminda and Akhaltsikhe (Vardzia). See the Bavra guide.
Prices
| Route | Sedan | Minivan | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvartnots Airport to Gyumri one way | $90 | $125 | $220 | $200 |
| Gyumri day trip from Yerevan driver waits, back the same day | $180 | $245 | $425 | $395 |
| Yerevan to Akhaltsikhe via Bavra one way | $300 | $405 | $720 | $650 |
| Amberd & Mount Aragats day trip driver waits, back the same day | $170 | $230 | $400 | $370 |
per car, not per person
Questions
How much is a transfer from Zvartnots to Gyumri?
$90 for a sedan, $125 for a minivan — per car, any hour.
How much is a day trip to Gyumri?
$180 for a sedan, about 9 hours.
How do I pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm (or 100% online), the rest in cash to the driver (US dollars, euros or Armenian drams). Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
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