Yerevan to Akhaltsikhe via Bavra
Private transfer Yerevan to Akhaltsikhe via Bavra: $300 sedan, $405 minivan, $720 Sprinter minibus, $650 Mercedes — per car, one way. 270 km, about 6 h 30 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
The western way into Georgia: one car from Yerevan through Gyumri and the Bavra–Ninotsminda crossing to Akhaltsikhe, about 270 km [≈] and 6–7 hours with the border. It is the shortest way to Vardzia, Rabati fortress and Borjomi from Armenia — no change of car at the border.
- Distance270 km
- Drive time6 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $300
Yerevan to Akhaltsikhe via Bavra: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Hyundai Sonata or similar | $300 ≈ 108,300 AMD | ≈ 150 | ≈ 100 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Staria, up to 6 | $405 ≈ 146,200 AMD | ≈ 203 | ≈ 135 | ≈ 101 | ≈ 68 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 18 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 18 | $720 ≈ 259,900 AMD | ≈ 360 | ≈ 240 | ≈ 180 | ≈ 120 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $650 ≈ 234,700 AMD | ≈ 325 | ≈ 217 | ≈ 163 | ≈ 108 |
return — same price, add it in the calculator · entrance tickets not included.
The road
The M1 to Gyumri, north across the Ashotsk plateau to the Bavra post, then Ninotsminda and Akhalkalaki on the Javakheti plateau (about 2,000 m) and down the Mtkvari valley to Akhaltsikhe.
Worth stopping
- Gyumri old town for a coffee stop.
- Vardzia cave town — a detour from Akhalkalaki; ask when booking (the driver waits, priced as extra hours).
Good to know
- Javakheti is high and cold: snow is possible from November to April, and the driver may choose a later start after heavy snowfall.
- The car’s Georgian insurance and border costs are included in the price.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel and parking
- Russian- and Armenian-speaking driver as standard; English-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Zvartnots Airport (EVN), 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or fruit stalls
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideARM: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak Russian and Armenian as standard; an English-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Yerevan to Akhaltsikhe via Bavra: questions
How much is a private car from Yerevan to Akhaltsikhe?
$300 for a sedan (up to 3), $405 for a minivan (up to 6), $720 for a Sprinter — per car, one way, border included.
Is the Bavra crossing open at night?
Bavra–Ninotsminda has worked around the clock since December 2021 (ARKA news agency). We still plan daytime crossings in winter because of the plateau road.
Can we go on to Borjomi or Kutaisi?
Yes — tell us the final address; we price the extra kilometres before you book.