Train from Yerevan to Tbilisi

Train from Yerevan to Tbilisi at a glance

The train from Yerevan to Tbilisi in numbers, as operated by South Caucasus Railway night train: around 10 hours on board, about 400 km, direct, with no change of train, every other day, overnight. Departure is from Yerevan railway station (Sasuntsi Davit); arrival at Tbilisi Central station. We offer tickets in second class and first class and handle seat reservations, children and luggage questions in the same WhatsApp conversation.

• Route: Yerevan to Tbilisi (about 400 km)
• Operator: South Caucasus Railway night train
• Journey time: about 10 hours
• Connection: direct train
• Frequency: every other day, overnight
• Departure station: Yerevan railway station (Sasuntsi Davit)
• Arrival station: Tbilisi Central station
• Classes: second class and first class
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The overnight sleeper leaves Yerevan in the evening, crosses the Georgian border in the small hours and reaches Tbilisi in the morning; it runs on alternate days, so check the date before booking, and it has both seats and sleeping compartments.

Train, plane or bus from Yerevan to Tbilisi?

Train versus plane between Yerevan and Tbilisi comes down to time and hassle: the train leaves from and arrives in the city centre, with no baggage limits and no queues; the plane may be quicker in the air but rarely door to door. Buses exist and are cheap, but for comfort and reliability the train is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first.

Return train from Tbilisi to Yerevan

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return train ticket from Tbilisi to Yerevan booked with the outbound is often cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

How much does the train from Yerevan to Tbilisi cost?

"How much is the train ticket from Yerevan to Tbilisi?" is the first question we get, and the honest answer is that it depends on when you travel and when you book. Fares open months ahead at their lowest level and rise as seats sell; peak days, holidays and the first and last departures of the day sit higher; first class and flexible tickets cost more than a fixed second-class seat. Haqqi Tours provides the current cost for your date quickly of receiving the form - no estimates, the actual fare.

Let us know for two or three departures and we send the cost of each, so you can see how much the time of day changes the Yerevan to Tbilisi train fare. We also flag family and group fares when they apply, which is where most people save the most.

Cheapest train ticket from Yerevan to Tbilisi: how to pay less

A cheap train ticket from Yerevan to Tbilisi is not luck - it is booking the right seat on the right departure. Here is how we find it:

• Ask about children's, youth and senior fares - most operators on this route discount them
• Book both directions together - a return or two singles, whichever comes out cheaper on your dates
• Choose a fixed-departure ticket if your plans are certain; flexible tickets cost more
• For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more passengers often unlock a lower rate
• Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
• Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are generally the cheapest

When you complete the form, mention if you are flexible. We compare the fares across the day and send the cheapest Yerevan to Tbilisi train ticket first, then the alternatives.

How to book train tickets from Yerevan to Tbilisi with Haqqi Tours

Booking a train from Yerevan to Tbilisi with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your travel date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are travelling and the class you prefer. Our team then messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the departures available on that day, the seats and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat, ready to show on your phone or print.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the available departures, the seats and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Tbilisi

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the train: a private transfer to Yerevan railway station (Sasuntsi Davit) with the bags, a driver waiting at Tbilisi Central station, and tours in Tbilisi once you are there. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.

Timetable of the Yerevan to Tbilisi train

Every other day, overnight - that is how often the train from Yerevan to Tbilisi runs with South Caucasus Railway night train. The fastest services take about 10 hours; some departures are slightly slower where they make extra stops. The first trains of the morning suit a full day in Tbilisi; the late-afternoon departures are popular with travellers who want to sleep in their own bed and arrive in the evening.

If you are connecting to a flight or another train at Tbilisi, let us know: we build in a safe margin and choose a departure that leaves room for a delay.

Is there a direct train from Yerevan to Tbilisi?

Direct - and that is the main reason passengers choose the train over flying between Yerevan and Tbilisi. No connection, no second platform to find, and the journey time of about 10 hours is exactly what the timetable says. Haqqi Tours books the direct service by default.

Departure: Yerevan railway station (Sasuntsi Davit)

The train from Yerevan to Tbilisi leaves from Yerevan railway station (Sasuntsi Davit), in Yerevan - yerevan is the pink-stone capital of Armenia, with Mount Ararat on the skyline, the Cascade and the Vernissage market. Plan to be at the station about 20 to 30 minutes before departure: enough to find the platform on the boards, pass any ticket gate or security check the station uses, and board without hurrying. Getting there: The metro does not reach the airport. Public buses and taxis run into the city, but they can be crowded with luggage and taxi fares vary, so a pre-booked private car with a driver waiting at arrivals is simpler, especially for the night and early-morning flights many carriers use, and for day trips to Garni, Lake Sevan or Khor Virap.

• Ask us which hall or level your train leaves from - big stations have more than one
• Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure
• Keep the e-ticket on your phone and the ID used for booking together - some operators check both
• Luggage travels with you: racks at the coach ends and above the seats, no weighing, no fees

Arrival: Tbilisi Central station

Arrival is at Tbilisi Central station, and this is the moment the train wins over the plane: no baggage belt, no passport queue, no airport bus. Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, built along the Kura river gorge under the Narikala fortress, with Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) about 17 km east of the old town and the wine country of Kakheti, the Kazbegi mountains and the Black Sea resorts all reached by road from here. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the exit with your name, or simply tell you the best way to your hotel by metro or taxi.

Many travellers continue from Tbilisi to somewhere else the next day. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Classes and what it is like on board the Yerevan to Tbilisi train

What is the train from Yerevan to Tbilisi like inside? Modern coaches with reserved seats, tables for two or four, racks for suitcases, sockets and normally Wi-Fi of varying quality. In second class and first class the differences are space and quiet more than anything else. Over about 10 hours the extra comfort of the higher class is worth it for some passengers and not for others; we tell you the cost of both and let you choose.

• Quiet coaches and family areas on selected services - ask us when booking
• Bicycles, pushchairs and large luggage accepted within the rail company's rules, which we explain
• Pets are allowed on many services with a small ticket - tell us if one is travelling
• Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks

Children, luggage and groups on the Yerevan to Tbilisi train

Three things people worry about on the train from Yerevan to Tbilisi and need not: children, bags and groups. Children get their own fare band and a seat next to you; suitcases go on the racks free of charge; groups sit together in reserved blocks. Put the numbers on the form and we handle the rest - including a transfer with enough room for everyone at each end.

Things to do in Tbilisi after the train

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, built along the Kura river gorge under the Narikala fortress, with Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) about 17 km east of the old town and the wine country of Kakheti, the Kazbegi mountains and the Black Sea resorts all reached by road from here. Arriving by train puts you in the middle of it: the Dry Bridge flea market, Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery nearby, Chronicle of Georgia monument, Narikala Fortress and the cable car and the Abanotubani sulphur baths are all reachable from Tbilisi Central station by public transport or a short taxi ride. For the first meal, try lobio bean stew, shashlik grilled in the old town and khachapuri, the cheese bread.

If you want the day in Tbilisi organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it through WhatsApp.

Best time to take the train from Yerevan to Tbilisi

The train from Yerevan to Tbilisi runs all year. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, summer is hot, and winter brings snow to the mountains and quiet streets to the city; the airport highway is rarely slow except at the evening rush. If you can travel outside those weeks, the same seat costs less and the train is quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.

Why book your Yerevan to Tbilisi train ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books train tickets from Yerevan to Tbilisi every week. We provide the ticket in your name, the seats you want, the cheapest fare for your dates, and a human by WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the journey. Around the train, we offer transfers, tours and hotel-to-station drivers in both cities. Fill out the form above; we message you with seats and the price; you decide.