Comparison · Tbilisi vs Yerevan · Georgia / Armenia
Tbilisi vs Yerevan
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Tbilisi for Sulphur baths, Narikala Fortress and a milder winter; choose Yerevan for Republic Square and The Cascade. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 173 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 173 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Tbilisi
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Yerevan
- May–June and September–October
Side by side
| Tbilisi | Yerevan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Armenia |
| Known for | Sulphur baths, Narikala Fortress and Qvevri wine | Republic Square, The Cascade and Mount Ararat views |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | May–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $70–$140 | $80–$150 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 31°C (88°F) | July, 34°C (93°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 7°C (45°F) | January, 1°C (34°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 13 | 11 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 7 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | TBS, KUT | EVN, LWN |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Tbilisi for…
Sulphur baths, Narikala Fortress and a milder winter. Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, sits in the valley of the Mtkvari River beneath the walls of Narikala Fortress. Its Old Town packs domed sulphur baths, carved wooden balconies, Orthodox churches, a mosque and a synagogue into a few hilly blocks, while…
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Choose Yerevan for…
Republic Square and The Cascade. Yerevan, Armenia's capital, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, founded as the Urartian fortress of Erebuni in 782 BC. Most of today's centre was laid out in the 20th century by the architect Alexander Tamanyan, with wide avenues and…
Top sights compared
| # | Tbilisi | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narikala Fortress | Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts |
| 2 | Abanotubani sulphur baths | Republic Square |
| 3 | Bridge of Peace and Rike Park | History Museum of Armenia |
| 4 | Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) | National Gallery of Armenia |
| 5 | Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba) | Matenadaran |
Food compared
| Tbilisi | Yerevan |
|---|---|
| Adjarian khachapuri | Khorovats |
| Khinkali | Lavash |
| Mtsvadi | Tolma |
| Badrijani nigvzit | Khash |
Which is cheaper?
Tbilisi and Yerevan cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $70–$140 in Tbilisi and $80–$150 in Yerevan (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Tbilisi on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Tbilisi and Yerevan are about 173 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 5 days in Tbilisi and 5 in Yerevan.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Tbilisi or Yerevan cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $70–$140 in Tbilisi and $80–$150 in Yerevan (estimates).
+Is Tbilisi or Yerevan better for a first trip?
Pick Tbilisi for Sulphur baths, Narikala Fortress and a milder winter, or Yerevan for Republic Square and The Cascade.
+How far is Tbilisi from Yerevan?
About 173 km in a straight line.