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Published · 29 September 2026 · 5 min read

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Going places with mountain bike in Armenia

All Ways to Get Around with a Bike in Armenia

Pedal Power (Self-Powered)

The most straightforward option. You already have a bike, so why not just pedal straight to the trail?

Pros

  • Free
  • You can pedal or hike-a-bike almost anywhere
  • Range is limited only by your own stamina

Cons

  • You reach the trailhead already exhausted
  • Range is limited by your stamina

Cargo Taxi

Hail one through an app — go wherever you need. Most often up to Voghjaberd.
Packed tight into an S-size van

Pros

  • No advance planning needed
  • There are a lot of vans usually available — call one and it will show up in 15-30 minutes
  • Quick loading

Cons

  • This option works only from Yerevan. Getting back usually requires a separate plan
  • Rides to remote spots can get pretty pricey

Tips

  • In most cases, the driver will let you ride in the back/cargo area if you're in a group. Great way to save cash and skip ordering a separate passenger cab
  • Vans larger than size M aren't allowed into the city center — keep that in mind when booking
  • Save the phone numbers of drivers whose vans you liked. Next time you can try booking them directly

Passenger Taxi

Hail one via the app — off you go. But only solo or as a duo.

Pros

  • Available pretty much anywhere in Armenia
  • Way cheaper than a cargo taxi

Cons

  • High risk (around 50/50) that the driver will refuse to take you

Tips

  • To minimize the risk of a sudden refusal:
    • Order a minivan. With the rear seats folded down, 1–2 bikes fit with zero hassle.
    • Call the driver right away to give them a heads-up about the bike, so a cancellation won't be a surprise.

Bike Shuttle Services (Emil, Paruyr, Artur)

Yerevan has cycling clubs that organize group rides, both commercial tours and community outings. These clubs also offer shuttle services for rider groups. You can join one of their organized tours or map out your own route and just hire them for the shuttle.

Pros

  • If booked in advance — you're guaranteed to get exactly where you want
  • Shuttles usually include the return trip
  • Bikes are neatly mounted on racks, no disassembly needed

Cons

  • Club schedule — your target date might be fully booked

Contacts

Railways: The Sevan Train

Armenia has an active passenger rail system. Trains depart from Yerevan Central Railway Station.

Rail Routes:

  • Yerevan – Sevan: seasonal electric train (electrichka), runs only in summer.
  • Yerevan – Gyumri electric train
  • Yerevan – Tbilisi / Batumi train (the Georgian line)

Pros

  • Predictable timetable
  • The Sevan train stops in super convenient spots right at trail starting points
  • In the shoulder season (early and late season), bringing a bike into the train car is totally hassle-free

Cons

  • Missed your train? Good luck getting back to Yerevan
  • Slow and takes a long time
  • At the height of the season (August), carriages are packed to the gills

The Metro

A non-obvious way to get around Yerevan with a bike. The Yerevan Metro consists of a single line with a short branch at the southern end. Bicycles are officially allowed.
Intrusive thoughts

You can pay with:

  • Transit card or transport pass
  • Regular contactless bank card
  • Phone via Google Pay / Apple Pay

Pros

  • Gain ~100 vertical meters above downtown and blast downhill through urban lines
  • Safer than dodging road traffic
  • Dirt cheap

Cons

  • Covers only a small part of the city
  • Most stations sit on flat terrain, downtown or down in the valley
  • Train intervals are relatively long
  • During rush hour, you might physically not fit into the train with a bike

Tips

  • Head for the last carriage so you don't get in people's way and they don't get in yours.
  • You can use the metro to climb nearly 100m above the city center.

Trolleybus

A trolleybus is a trolleybus — what else is there to say? Payment works just like in the metro, since Yerevan uses a unified public transit payment system.

Unfortunately, after the trolleybus system renovation more and more operators are refusing to let passengers with bicycles on board. Be prepared for "no" more often than "yes".

Pros

  • Can reach high-elevation districts
  • Goes all the way up to Jrvezh Park — from the terminal stop of Trolleybus #2 it’s only a 10-minute pedal to Vokhchaberd.
  • Drivers often let you on with a bicycle
  • Dirt cheap

Cons

  • Occasionally a driver might refuse to let you on with a bike
  • Hard to board at intermediate stops — it's much better to board at the terminal stops

Local 4x4 Shuttles

UAZs, vans, and pickups. In almost any village you'll find an old-school UAZ (locally nicknamed "Willis") or a van. With decent negotiation skills, you can score an uphill shuttle to the nearest peak or a transfer back to your parking spot.

Pros:

  • Access to unique, remote trails
  • Saves tons of energy — no grueling uphill hike-a-bike or endless pedaling

Cons:

  • If you haven't lined it up beforehand or scouted ahead, the shuttle might fall through
  • Cargo space in 4x4s is usually very tight: three bikes is optimistic, two is realistic

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