How to get from Gandzak to Gyumri

Fastest: 2h 58m; by car, door to door
Cheapest: $14; by car
Distance: 119 km; as the crow flies
Departures: –; none timetabled

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119 km apart. Times are the timetables for Tue 10 Nov, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.

best$260 cheaper than a cab and about as quick. No bus, train or ferry timetable came up for this trip.

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Before you go

Borders, permits, official travel advice and disaster alerts for the places on this route, as their sources publish them. Entry rules are shown for a passport from Armenia; the planner lets you pick yours.

Parts of Armenia are advised against, not on this routeUK US

Travel advice: UK FCDO (Open Government Licence v3.0), US State Department.

Questions people ask

How long does it take to get from Gandzak to Gyumri?

The fastest way is by car: about 2h 58m door to door. The straight-line distance is 119 km.

What is the cheapest way from Gandzak to Gyumri?

Driving is the cheapest, from $14. That figure is a fuel estimate, not counting tolls or parking.

How far is Gyumri from Gandzak by road?

About 172 km, roughly 2h 58m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $14–19; tolls and parking are extra.

In Gyumri

City and urban community in Shirak, Armenia

Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. By the end of the 19th century, when the city was known as Alexandropol, it became the largest city of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population above that of Yerevan. The city became renowned as a cultural hub, while also carrying significance as a major center of Russian troops during Russo-Turkish wars of the 19th century.

The Gyumri guide

Worth your time

Town Square
Huge square in the middle of town, with a church, a cathedral, a massive government building, fountains, restaurants, and all adjacent to the old town with great architecture and some small museums.
Black Fortress
The big, round, black fortress on the top of the hill overlooking Gyumri is a good spot to take in the view.
Russian Church
If you're spending a few days in Gyumri, make your way over to this church, which is a bit different from the norm.
Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
This museum is nearer the highway to Yerevan, and has beautiful traditional architecture, interesting rooms, and a cool dining room where you can order a meal ahead of time.

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