How Does Yerevan Public Transport Work?
Yerevan uses buses, trolleybuses and metro under a unified ticket system. A standard one-trip fare is 150 AMD.
SHORT ANSWER
Simple once you know the ticket system: buses, trolleybuses and metro share the city network.
Yerevan’s public transport includes buses, trolleybuses and metro. The city introduced a 150 AMD one-trip fare from February 2025, with QR/electronic ticketing and package options.
PRACTICAL INFO
Cash is not the default anymore
Yerevan moved away from paying cash to the driver. Use the supported ticket system rather than expecting to hand coins to the driver.
PRACTICAL INFO
For a visitor
For occasional trips, the one-trip ticket is simplest. If you will use transport repeatedly in a day, compare the current multi-trip and time-based packages.
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FAQ
Quick questions
How much is one ride?
150 AMD under the unified fare system.
Does the ticket cover metro?
Yerevan’s unified transport system covers buses, trolleybuses and metro.
Can I just pay the driver cash?
No. The city moved to electronic/QR-based ticketing rather than cash paid to drivers.