Armenia Info
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 Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 10:40 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN ARMENIA / ARMENIA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN ARMENIA
BY AIR
Yerevan has a small domestic airport as well as an international airport, which offers some flights to other destinations in Armenia.
BY RAIL
The main railway station is the Sasuntsi Davit Station on Tigran Mets Avenue. There are daily trains to most major towns, although they are slow and generally uncomfortable for travel. The trains are often overcrowded and poorly maintained. Belongings should be secured. Trains, however, provide a lovely view of the Armenian countryside.
BY ROAD
The road network comprises 7705km (4788 miles). Road surfaces can be very poor, even in the case of major highways, and care should be taken to avoid children and animals on the road. Supplies of petrol, diesel and oil are at present limited. It is common practice to flag down private cars as well as official taxis. Local drivers have a tendency to flout traffic regulations and ignore signals. Visitors should take care when driving or crossing the road.
Bus & Coach
There are city minivans available (marshrutni or Marshrutka) which operate on 100 different routes and may be flagged down. Yerevan has a few bus stations that serve the whole country so depending on where you want to go you must find out what bus station services the area you wish to go to. Coaches run between the major centres of population.
Car rental
There are plenty of care rental companies operating, including Hertz. It is best to hire a driver if you do decide to rent a car. Driving in Armenia for the average tourist is a very dangerous undertaking. For example, drivers rarely obey the lines on the road, and in rural areas livestock and large potholes are serious hazards.
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
There is a small underground system in Yerevan (0630-2300). Buses and trolleybuses run in the city. Taxis are available in the city centre or can be ordered by telephone. Chauffeur-driven cars are available but are expensive. It is advisable to obtain them through official channels, such as hotels or travel agencies in Yerevan. |
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