Brief history

Yerevan’s public transport is a legacy of the Soviet era. Since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, the system has seen long periods of under-investment. Many marshrutkas (shared minibuses) are operated by private companies or individuals with limited spending on upgrades or customer service — drivers are often underpaid and some vehicles are outdated.

Buses, trolleybuses and the metro are publicly run and generally more reliable. Until January 2004, trams served Yerevan’s main avenues (around 90 km of track) before being withdrawn due to poor condition. Neglect of public transport over the decades has encouraged rapid growth in private car use.

Planning a journey

Yerevan has a single 10 km metro line, five trolleybus routes, a network of city buses and numerous marshrutka lines. For visitors, buses, trolleybuses and the metro are straightforward and link most sights to the city centre.

  • Note: Marshrutkas passing through the centre are often full and, despite recent upgrades, some vehicles remain in poor condition.

All buses display a route number on the front and side, plus a list of key streets served.

Use our Journey planner to find the route you need.

Fares

  • Metro: 100 AMD (about €0.22)
  • Bus: 100 AMD (about €0.22)
  • Trolleybus: 50 AMD (about €0.11)

There’s no paper ticketing or electronic system. Pay cash to the driver as you leave. Please have small change ready.

How services run

Services typically operate 7:00–23:00 with intervals of 10–15 minutes. There are no night services.

Buses and marshrutkas stop on request: signal the driver of an approaching vehicle by raising your hand.

Etiquette and alighting

It’s common for men of all ages to offer their seat to women and older passengers.

When you’re close to your stop, tell the driver by saying “Kangarum kangnek” (“stop here”). The phrasing is direct but perfectly acceptable. If possible, move towards the front before calling out — locals will often shout from the back if they can’t get closer. Pay the fare when you step off.

Leaving Yerevan

Central Bus Station (Kilikia)

Destinations: Etchmiadzin, Ashtarak, Talin, Gyumri, Spitak, Vanadzor, Tashir, Tbilisi (Georgia), Tehran (Iran) and cities in Russia.

Getting there: From France Square (Opera House) or Pak Shuka, take buses 5, 23, 47 or 259.

Southern Bus Station (Sasuntsi Davit)

Destinations: Khor Virap, Masis, Ararat, Yeghegnadzor, Jermuk, Vayk, Goris, Kapan.

Getting there: Take the metro to Sasuntsi Davit (fastest and most convenient). Or from France Square, take buses 1, 18, 37, 44, or 58.

Northern Bus Station

Destinations: Sevan, Dilijan, Ijevan, Gavar, Martuni.

Getting there: From Mashtots Avenue take bus 259. From Yeritasardakan metro station take bus 46. From Vardan Mamikonyan (Vernisage) or Zoravar Andranik metro take buses 46 or 261.

Gai Avenue

Destinations: Garni, Geghard.

Getting there: From France Square (Opera House) or Yeritasardakan metro take buses 5, 8, 23, 26, 35. From Zoravar Andranik metro take bus 22.

Central Railway Station

Destinations: Gyumri, Vanadzor, and Tbilisi.

Getting there: Take the metro to Sasuntsi Davit (fastest and most convenient). Or from France Square, take buses 1, 18, 37, 44, or 58.

Zvartnots International Airport

Shuttle: Bus 201 runs 24/7 from Yeritasardakan metro station (opposite the SAS supermarket). See the shuttle bus timetable.