How to travel by bus from Tbilisi to neighboring countries (Armenia, Russia, Turkey)?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
TL;DR
Overnight buses run from Tbilisi to Yerevan, a Vladikavkaz-Tbilisi bus costs roughly 2500-3000 RUB per person, and at the Sarpi border crossing you can catch Turkish minibuses onward to Istanbul.
What the community said
At the Sarpi border crossing, on the Turkish side, buses and minibuses run to Istanbul. Exact fare in lira or dollars wasn't confirmed, but this border route is a working option.
23 days ago Sarpi border → Istanbul
A Vladikavkaz-Tbilisi bus costs around 2500-3000 RUB per person based on online listings. Some travelers book in advance via Russian ticket services (Tutu.ru, Rosbilet), while others arrange shared rides from the train station early in the morning.
27 days ago 2500-3000 RUB per ticket
Overnight buses between Tbilisi and Yerevan do exist, but exact pricing and whether advance booking is required (versus buying on the spot) wasn't confirmed in the chat — best to check directly at the bus station or with the carrier.
37 days ago