Gegharkunik · Tavush · 65–100 km
How to get from Yerevan to Lake Sevan and Dilijan
Lake Sevan is about 65 km north-east of Yerevan, an hour on the M4; Dilijan is 35 km further through the Sevan tunnel. Marshrutkas run from Yerevan’s Northern bus station, but combining Sevanavank, Dilijan’s old town and the monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank in one day needs a car. A private day trip costs $180 for a sedan, $245 for a minivan, per car. From Zvartnots straight to a lakeside hotel: $70. Prices checked .
| Sevan | ≈ 65 km, 1 h |
|---|---|
| Dilijan | ≈ 100 km, 1.5–2 h |
| Lake altitude | ≈ 1,900 m |
| Private car | from $180 per car |
How long does it take to drive to Sevan and Dilijan?
About an hour to the Sevan peninsula and another 30–40 minutes to Dilijan. The day trip (about 270 km) takes 9 hours with Sevanavank, Haghartsin and Goshavank.
When is Lake Sevan worth visiting?
The lake lies at about 1,900 m; swimming is realistic roughly from late June to early September, and evenings are cool even in summer. Sevanavank monastery stands on the former island, now a peninsula.[1][2]
Ways to get there, compared
| Way | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Marshrutka from the Northern bus station | 1–2 h | Cheap; no stops at the monasteries |
| Taxi app one way | 1–2 h | Getting back from Dilijan is harder |
| Private car for the day | ≈ 9 h | Sevan + Dilijan + Haghartsin + Goshavank |
| Transfer from the airport | 1–1.5 h | Straight to the lakeside hotel, any hour |
What is there to see around Dilijan?
Dilijan National Park with forested hills, the restored old street of Dilijan and the monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank nearby.[3]
Prices for Sevan and Dilijan
| Route | Sedan | Minivan | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sevan & Dilijan day trip driver waits, back the same day | $180 | $245 | $425 | $395 |
| Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan day trip driver waits, back the same day | $170 | $230 | $400 | $370 |
| Zvartnots Airport to Lake Sevan one way | $70 | $95 | $170 | $155 |
| Zvartnots Airport to Dilijan one way | $90 | $125 | $220 | $200 |
| Haghpat, Sanahin & Dilijan day trip driver waits, back the same day | $215 | $295 | $510 | $475 |
per car, not per person
Questions
How much is a day trip from Yerevan to Sevan and Dilijan?
$180 for a sedan, $245 for a minivan, $425 for a Sprinter — per car, about 9 hours.
Can I go from the airport straight to Sevan at night?
Yes, $70 per car (sedan) at any hour; the driver tracks your flight.
Can I continue from Dilijan to Tbilisi?
Yes — Yerevan → Tbilisi via Dilijan and Haghpat is $325 per car.
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.
Prices and booking
Related guides
Sources
- Wikipedia — Lake Sevan (altitude about 1,900 m)
- Wikipedia — Sevanavank
- Wikipedia — Dilijan National Park
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