How to Get From Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor + Tips

Tsaghkadzor is one of the closest tourist locations to Yerevan. It is approximately 1 hour away from Yerevan.

Also, Tsaghkadzor is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Yerevan. There are many things to do in Tsaghkadzor all year round, especially during the winter when the skiing season is starting in Tsaghkadzor.

There are several ways to get from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and in this article, I will explain in detail all options for how to get to Tsakhadzor from Yerevan and how to get around.

If you are planning to stay in Tsaghkadzor overnight, I have a helpful Tsaghkadzor accommodation article that will let you book your preferred hotel based on your budget!

How to Get From Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor

There are 3 options on how to get from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor, and each of them will require a different time range. See the options below:

• From Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor by Minibus (around 1 hour)
• From Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor by Taxi (less than 1 hour)
• From Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor by Train (more than 2 hours)

Minibus to Tsaghkadzor

Taking the minibus from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor is probably the most comfortable and affordable option. It won’t be the fastest option, but it’s also not the longest one.

The minibuses depart from Yerevan Yeritasardakan metro station (Youth metro station) every day from 6:40 AM to 9:00 PM. The price per person is 700 AMD ($2).

• Here you can find the Yeritasardakan metro station address.

Please take into consideration that the minibus from Yerevan is not going directly to Tsaghkadzor but making its last stop at the nearby city of Hrazdan. From there, you need to catch another minibus to Tsaghkadzor.

Here’s How:

• Your minibus from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor will reach Hrazdan city and will stop in the area called Microdistrict (Mikroshrjan), which is located 10 minutes away from Tsaghkadzor.
• In Microdistrict, you can find the Hrazdan Bus Stop where you can get to Tsaghkadzor. The ride costs 100 AMD (less than a dollar).
• Here you can find the bus station location.

Taxi To Tsaghkadzor

Taking a taxi from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor is the easiest and fastest option, but it’s not the cheapest. There are a couple of taxi apps in Armenia that you can use to order your ride to Tsaghkadzor without rushing.

A one-way ride from Tsaghkadzor to Yerevan by taxi will cost approximately 9500 AMD ($25).

Train To Tsaghkadzor

There is no direct train from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor. It stops in Hrazdan. However, the train is the most unpopular option to get to Tsaghkadzor and is more like an experience. The ride might take more than 2 hours. The train departs from Sasuntsi Davit train station.

Take a Tour to Tsaghkadzor

If you don’t want to plan anything and just want to get picked up from your hotel, then booking a tour to Tsaghkadzor can be a good option. Another plus when you are booking a tour is that with the Tsaghkadzor tour, you will see other locations like Sevan or Dilijan at no extra cost.

• Group Tour to Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat
• Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank
• Winter Adventure in Tsaghkadzor

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