FIRST TIME IN ARMENIA?
Armenia, without the guesswork.
The practical details independent travellers actually search for: passport and visa rules, dram and cash, Yerevan airport, Yandex Go, trains, marshrutkas, Lake Sevan and the borders with Georgia, Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
Clear answers. Checked sources. Built for people planning the trip themselves.
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Four things worth understanding before you land.
These are the Armenia questions where outdated assumptions can cause the most confusion.
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry & documents
Visa-free does not mean passport-free. Start with the exact document and stay rule.
Do I Need a Visa for Armenia?
Armenia is visa-free for many travellers, including EU citizens, for stays of up to 180 days per year. Check the official rule for your passport.
Read guide →EntryCan I Enter Armenia With an ID Card?
Do not assume an EU national ID card is enough for Armenia. For Polish, German and French tourists, current official advice requires a passport.
Read guide →MONEY
Dram, cards and cash
Armenia is easy to pay in, but the useful currency on the ground is AMD.
What Currency Does Armenia Use?
Armenia uses the Armenian dram (AMD). Here is what tourists need to know about notes, prices and exchange.
Read guide →MoneyCan You Use Euros or US Dollars in Armenia?
Euros and US dollars are easy to exchange in Armenia, but the dram is the currency you should use for normal purchases.
Read guide →MoneyCan You Pay by Card in Armenia?
Cards are easy to use in Yerevan and larger tourist businesses, but cash is still useful for small shops, markets and transport outside cities.
Read guide →MoneyDo You Need Cash in Armenia?
Yes. Armenia is card-friendly in cities, but cash in AMD is still useful for markets, marshrutkas, small shops and rural stops.
Read guide →GETTING AROUND
Airport, trains, apps and marshrutkas
Yerevan is simple; regional travel gets easier once you know the right app, station and transport type.
Yerevan Airport to City Centre: Bus, Taxi or Yandex Go?
Zvartnots Airport has buses 100 and 201 plus taxis and ride-hailing. Here are the current official bus times and fares.
Read guide →TransportDoes Yandex Go Work in Armenia?
Yes. Yandex Go operates in Armenia and is one of the easiest ways for tourists to order a car and see the price before the ride.
Read guide →TransportHow Do Marshrutkas Work in Armenia?
Marshrutkas and shared minibuses connect Yerevan with towns around Armenia. Here is how to use them without over-planning.
Read guide →TransportHow to Buy Train Tickets in Armenia
Use South Caucasus Railway’s official website for current Armenian train schedules and online tickets, including Yerevan–Gyumri and international routes.
Read guide →TransportYerevan to Gyumri by Train: What Tourists Need to Know
Yes, trains run between Yerevan and Gyumri. Check the official railway timetable because departure times and express services can change.
Read guide →TransportHow to Get From Yerevan to Lake Sevan
For Lake Sevan, choose between marshrutka, taxi/ride-hailing, rental car and limited or seasonal rail depending on where around the lake you are going.
Read guide →TransportHow Does Yerevan Public Transport Work?
Yerevan uses buses, trolleybuses and metro under a unified ticket system. A standard one-trip fare is 150 AMD.
Read guide →ROAD TRIPS
Do you need a car?
A car is optional in Yerevan but valuable for a flexible multi-stop trip.
BORDERS
Georgia, Türkiye and Azerbaijan
This is where current information matters most: the three borders work very differently.
Can You Drive From Armenia to Georgia?
Yes, Armenia and Georgia have functioning land border crossings, but rental-car permission and cross-border insurance must be checked before you leave.
Read guide →BordersCan Tourists Cross the Armenia–Turkey Land Border?
Not in normal tourist travel as of August 2026. The land border remains closed despite agreements to work toward opening it to third-country citizens.
Read guide →BordersCan Tourists Travel Directly From Armenia to Azerbaijan?
Do not plan a direct Armenia–Azerbaijan land crossing. Current official travel advice says entry into Azerbaijan over the land border from Armenia is not possible.
Read guide →EVERYDAY
Water, language and timing
Simple details that make the trip smoother.
Can You Drink Tap Water in Armenia?
Tap water is widely used in Armenia, especially Yerevan, but local supply conditions and temporary outages can vary. Check if the water looks or smells unusual.
Read guide →EverydayDo Armenians Speak English?
English is increasingly useful in Yerevan and tourism, but Russian and Armenian are often more useful outside the tourist bubble.
Read guide →EverydayBest Time to Visit Armenia: Spring, Summer or Autumn?
For most first trips to Armenia, late spring and early autumn give the easiest mix of mild weather, mountain access and city sightseeing.
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