RELIABLE
Marshrutka (12-seat minivan) — Kilikia Terminal
Minivan 12-seat
10-15x daily · 06:00-18:00
Price
AMD 8,000-10,000 (~$20-25)
On-demand departures Direct
Central Asia bus route · Border crossing
🇦🇲 Yerevan Tbilisi 🇬🇪
Yerevan to Tbilisi is the Caucasus overland classic — Armenia to Georgia via the Bagratashen-Sadakhlo border. Marshrutkas (minivans) depart Kilikia Bus Terminal 06:00-18:00 for 5-6h journey. Georgia + Armenia are both visa-free for most Western passports so borders are quick. Two border crossing options: Bagratashen (main + fastest) or Bavra (western + slower). Border is closed 22:00-06:00. Marshrutkas run on-demand rather than fixed schedule — first bus fills up quickly in high season (Jul-Sept).
Distance
275 km
Duration
5-6h
Operators
3
Region
Central Asia
Operators comparison
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Regular bus (AC 32-seat)
AC 32-seat coach
3-4x daily
Price
AMD 10,000-12,000 (~$25-30)
AC Reclining Fixed schedule
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Sedan 4-seat
On-demand
Price
AMD 15,000-25,000 per person (4 person share)
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Border crossing: Bagratashen (Armenia) — Sadakhlo (Georgia). Main + fastest option.
Visa
Armenia: visa-free for US/UK/EU/AU/CA/NZ/JP/KR (up to 180 days). Georgia: visa-free for US/UK/EU/AU/CA/NZ (up to 365 days). Fast processing.
Tips
- →Border operates 24 hours but marshrutkas run 06:00-18:00 — plan around this.
- →Passport check on both sides — 20-30 min typical.
- →Bring AMD/USD/GEL cash — no ATMs at border. Georgia lari (GEL) available at Sadakhlo border kiosks.
- →Kilikia Bus Terminal is 3 km west of Yerevan centre — take metro to Sasuntsi Davit + walk 10 min, or taxi AMD 800-1,500.
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Frequently asked
Marshrutka or bus Yerevan to Tbilisi?
Marshrutka (12-seat minivan) is the standard — depart Kilikia Terminal when full, roughly every 30-60 min from 06:00 to 18:00. Cheaper + more frequent than fixed-schedule buses. Downside: cramped for tall passengers, no toilet stops except border.
Is the Armenia-Georgia border easy?
Very easy for Western passports — both countries visa-free up to 180-365 days. Border processing 20-30 min typical. Bagratashen-Sadakhlo is the main crossing (open 24h). Bring passport + a bit of cash for potential customs declaration.
How long is Yerevan to Tbilisi?
5-6 hours via Bagratashen border. First 2h to Alaverdi (Armenia mountain town), 1h border processing, 2-3h from Sadakhlo to Tbilisi via Marneuli. Roads are 2-lane mountain — no shortcut.
Where does the marshrutka arrive in Tbilisi?
Ortachala Bus Terminal (Isani metro area) — 3 km east of Tbilisi Old Town. Bolt or taxi (GEL 8-15) to Old Town / Freedom Square. Cheaper: Marshrutka to metro Isani, then metro to Rustaveli (GEL 1).