Yerevan metro, locally known as “Երևանի մետրոպոլիտեն” (Yerevani Metropoliten), is the underground transportation system that serves the city of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
Inaugurated on 7 March 1981, This subway has been very important in the urban life of residents and visitors alike.. It has a network that includes a line of 13.4 kilometres (8.3 miles) y 10 stations.
subway map
We present the Yerevan metro map in two different versions. Click on the image to make it larger.
Schedules
- Monday to Friday: 06:30 a 23:00.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 07:00 a 23:00.
Yerevan Metro Fares
The Yerevan metro offers a variety of fares for its users, adapting to different needs and profiles. Here you have a table with the most common prices in Armenian drams (AMD) and its equivalent in US dollars (USD) so that tourists get a better idea of the price:
| Type of Bill | Price on AMD | Price in USD |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | 100 AMD | 0.25 USD |
| Monthly payment | 4500 AMD | 11.25 USD |
| Ticket for tourists (3 days) | 1000 AMD | 2.50 USD |
| Student ticket (monthly) | 3000 AMD | 7.50 USD |
The single ticket costs 100 AMD, which is approximately equivalent to 0.25 USD, and allows a trip on any subway line. The monthly subscription, on the other hand, cuesta 4500 AMD (about 11.25 USD), and it is ideal for those who use the subway daily.
Special cards and discounts
Yerevan Metro also offers several cards with special discounts and benefits:
- Tourist card: This card allows unlimited travel for three days and costs 1000 AMD (2.50 USD). It is perfect for those who visit the city and want to move quickly and economically..
- Student card: Students can opt for a monthly card at a reduced price of 3000 AMD (7.50 USD), facilitating your daily mobility to and from educational institutions.
- Discounts for children: Children under 7 years can travel for free, and there are special discounts on commemorative dates and specific events, like International Children's Day, when admission is free for minors 16 years.
Official Web site
- Yerevan Metro Official Website: www.yer.metro.am
History of the subway
The Yerevan metro project started in 1972, when the city urgently needed to improve its transportation infrastructure. The Soviet government decided that Yerevan, with its growing population, would benefit from a metro system. It was initially planned as a fast tram network with underground sections.
Work officially began in 1972, with the first phase including four stations: “Lenin Square” (now “Republic Square”), “Studencheskaya-Teatralnaya” (now “Yeritasardakan“), “Barekamutyun” y “Kievyan“. These stations were completed in 1977, after overcoming significant geological difficulties such as basaltic and alluvial terrain.
The 7 March 1981, the metro was officially inaugurated. This event marked the beginning of a new era for mobility in Yerevan. Construction continued with network expansion, and to 1983, the stations were inaugurated “Sasuntsi David” y “Garegin Nzhdeh Square“.
In 1987, the stations opened “Zoravar Andranik” y “Marshal Baghramyan“. Posteriorly, in 1996, station was added “Charbakh“, being the last to open before the expansion project was suspended due to economic instability after the independence of Armenia.
Several engineers and construction companies participated in this monumental project. “Armgyprotrans” was one of the main design and engineering firms involved. Engineers worked in difficult conditions, facing both technical and geological challenges. The planning and execution of the phases were carefully supervised to ensure the safety and efficiency of the system..
The Yerevan Metro has not only been a crucial infrastructure for transportation, but also a symbol of resistance and adaptation throughout the decades. Since its inauguration, has served millions of passengers and played a key role during critical events, like the earthquake Spitak in 1988, where some stations were used as emergency shelters.
History of Yerevan metro map
The original design of the Yerevan metro map was commissioned in the 1970s. 1970, along with the development of the metro system itself. From the beginning, A clear and effective map was needed to guide passengers through the city's new underground network..
On the first years, The maps were designed by Soviet engineers and architects, who used standardized design techniques of the time. Responsibility for creating and updating the map fell to the Yerevan urban planning team and the construction company “Armgyprotrans“, who was also in charge of the design of the stations and tunnels.
Over time, the expansion of the subway and technological evolution allowed improvements in maps. In the decade of 1980, Alexander Glazunov, a renowned designer, participated in the modernization of the map design, ensuring it was more accessible and easy to understand for all metro users.
As the network expanded, with the inclusion of new stations such as “Garegin Nzhdeh Square” in 1987 y “Charbakh” in 1996, the subway map was updated regularly. The updates not only added new stations, but also improved the graphic representation to better reflect the reality of the terrain and the needs of passengers.
Currently, the Yerevan metro map has been digitized, allowing users to access interactive versions through mobile devices and on the metro's official website. These digital versions are maintained by the metro's technical team, who ensure that information is always up to date and accurate.
Additional data
The subway is not only a means of transportation, but also a historical and cultural refuge. The metro allows you to reach the main tourist sites of the city, for example to station “Republic Square” It is famous for its proximity to the majestic Republic Square, an important site for its dancing fountain show. The most notable sites would be the following:
- Republic Square (season Republic Square, Line 1): City center, famous for its dancing fountains and imposing government buildings.
- Cascada (season Marshal Baghramyan, Line 1): Monumental staircase with gardens, modern fountains and sculptures, offers panoramic views of the city.
- Matenadaran (season Yeritasardakan, Line 1): Museum and library of ancient manuscripts, Home to a vast collection of Armenian historical texts.
- Armenian History Museum (season Republic Square, Line 1): Located in the Republic Square, displays artifacts that tell the rich history of Armenia.
- Museo Sergei Parajanov (season Hraparak, Line 1): Dedicated to the famous Armenian filmmaker, exhibit your works of art and personal items.
- Ararat Brandy Factory (season Zoravar Andranik, Line 1): famous brandy factory, offers tours and tastings of its renowned liquors.
- Strength of Erebuni (season Gortsaranain, Line 1): Ancient citadel founded in 782 a.C., considered the birthplace of Yerevan.
- Tsitsernakaberd (season Barekamutyun, Line 1): Memorial and museum dedicated to the victims of the Armenian genocide, a place of great historical and emotional importance.
Old Yerevan metro maps
In historical mode, we will hang the old subway maps, in this case of the year 2014:
PDF version of the map: Yerevan metro map (Yerevan).pdf