Dilijan is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes hours away from Yerevan. Dilijan is known to be one of the most popular towns in Armenia. Dilijan is home to stunning nature, cozy hotels, and restaurants serving traditional Armenian food.
I often visit Dilijan, and in this article, I will explain how to get from Yerevan to Dilijan, as well as discuss the transportation options available for getting to Dilijan from Yerevan.
If youʻre booking your trip to Dilijan last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours, hotels, and more!
🇦🇲 Top Experiences and Tours in Dilijan:
- Tour to Dilijan and Lake Sevan (top-rated day tour to Dilijan from Yerevan!)
- Dilijan Sparkling Wine Tasting Tour (also a popular tour in Dilijan!)
- Off-Road Tour to Dimats Mount (I did this wonderful nature tour from Dilijan!)
- Horseback riding Tour in Dilijan (I did this tour and I recommend it!)
🛌 Top Hotels in Dilijan:
- Dili Town Resort and Spa (luxury option + SPA, authentic dining venues, outdoor pool!)
- Toon Armeni (I’ve stayed here. Located in the center with a wonderful view!)
- Dilijazz Hotel (I’ve stayed here. Mid-range Dilijan hotel with a pool!)
- Famiy Hotel (budget hotel in Dilijan!)
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Also, if you are visiting Dilijan for several days and looking for a place to stay, I have a helpful article about the best hotels in Dilijan.
How To Get From Yerevan to Dilijan
The distance between Yerevan and Dilijan is approximately 96 kilometers (60 miles). It is one of the most popular day trips from Yerevan and many travelers are looking at how to get to Dilijan for Yerevan and from other cities of Armenia.
There are 3 ways how to get from Yerevan to Dilijan with different time ranges. See the options below:
- From Yerevan to Dilijan by Minibus (around 2 hours)
- From Yerevan to Dilijan by Taxi (around 1 hour)
- Tour to Dilijan from Yerevan (several hours, including other places)
Minibus to Dilijan
Taking the minibus is the cheapest way to get from Yerevan to Dilijan. I wouldn’t say it’s the most time-efficient option, but if you’re on a tight budget, then you can take it.
The minibusses to Dilijan from Yerevan depart from Northern Bus Station, which is located quite far from Yerevan Center where the Sevan highway starts.
It is part of the Yerevan to Ijevan route, which also includes the Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor or Yerevan to Sevan routes.
- The timetable from Yerevan to Dilijan: from 9:00 to 17:30
- The return schedule: from 9:00 to 16:00
- Minibus (Marshrutka) numbers 654, 656, 651, 655
- Ticket price: 1000 AMD ($2.60)
- Here you can find the Northern Bus Station location
Consider that you need to take public transportation from Yerevan center to get to Northern Bus Station which is another 30 minutes or so.
Insider tip: If you have time or will arrive earlier before catching your minibus, I would recommend checking out the Northern Bus Station building from the inside. It’s a known Soviet architectural gem.
Taxi to Dilijan
The fastest and easiest option to get from Yerevan to Dilijan is to take a taxi, but it’s not a cheap option.
I would suggest sharing the cost with other people if you are traveling to Dilijan with a group. The one-way ride to Dilijan for Yerevan will cost 17,000 AMD (around $45).
Take a Tour to Dilijan
If you are visiting Armenia and have a dedicated Armenia itinerary, then booking a tour to Dilijan can save a lot of time and money because usually with a Dilijan tour, you can also visit other places in Armenia like Lake Sevan, Tsaghkadzor, or Garni, and everything will be organized for you.
Below, you can find some tours that I can recommend taking:
- Day Trip from Yerevan to Dilijan and Lake Sevan (recommended!)
- From Yerevan to Dilijan, Goshavank, Sevan, and Haghartsin (great offer!)