Baku to Astara Transfer — Private Car with Driver
Astara lies in the far south of Azerbaijan, beyond Lankaran, where the mountain village of Sim sits near the Iranian border.
From Baku it is about 307 km, roughly 3.5 hours by car through Masalli and Lankaran; the last stretch from Lankaran takes about 30 minutes.
People come for the Sim waterfall, the “burning spring” Yanar Bulaq and the Hyrcanian forest.
Only two buses a day run from Baku to Astara and there is no train, so a private car saves most of the day.
You can break the long drive at Istisu in Masalli or in Lankaran.
Prices per car, one way
What's included
- Private car with driver for your group only — price per car, not per person
- Pickup from your hotel, address or Baku airport (GYD)
- From GYD: name sign, flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing
- Child seat on request ($10)
- Pay online by card (30% or the full amount) or pay the driver in cash (USD, AZN or EUR) or by card
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the pickup
Stops on the way and places in Astara
Springs, forest and waterfalls on the way south and around Astara:
- Istisu, MasalliHot, warm and cold pools in a forested gorge on the way, May–October.
- Khanbulan Lake, Hirkan National ParkRelict ironwood forest on the UNESCO list since 2023, with a picnic area.
- Yanar Bulaq“Burning spring” 9 km north of Astara on the old road; bring matches.
- Sim village and waterfallMountain village 20–25 km from Astara; local UAZ, then a 10-minute walk.
A short stop is free; a longer stop or a detour — agree it when booking.
How the trip works
- Book onlineChoose the date, pickup point and car — the form shows the price for Astara at once. We confirm on WhatsApp or by email.
- Pickup in BakuThe driver collects you at your hotel, any address or at Baku airport (GYD). Luggage goes in the boot.
- On the roadA short stop for coffee or the toilet is normal on the way; tell us when booking if you want a longer stop.
- Door to doorDrop-off at your hotel or address in Astara. The price is per car and agreed in advance.
Our cars
Questions & answers
How much is a transfer from Baku to Astara?
One way, per car: $140 by Standard sedan or $150 by Minivan (5 seats). Other classes are priced in the booking form. On some holiday dates a holiday rate applies; the booking form shows it before you send the request.
How long is the drive from Baku to Astara?
About 307 km, roughly 3.5 hours by car. Lankaran is on the way, and from there to Astara it is 40–44 km, about 30 minutes.
Is there a bus or train to Astara?
There is no passenger train at the moment; ADY plans to restore services to Astara by 2030. Buses from Baku run twice a day and take about 4 h 25 min.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes, a short stop for coffee, food or the toilet is normal on long routes. If you want a longer stop or a detour to a sight, tell us when booking so we can agree it in advance.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, a child seat costs $10. Please give the child's age when booking.
What guests say
4.9 ★ on Google · 214 reviews · All reviews on Google →
Excellent service! We originally booked a smaller car and didn’t realize all our luggage wouldn’t fit. Before the trip, the company contacted us to confirm our baggage and kindly upgraded us to a larger vehicle at no extra charge. The driver was very polite, drove carefully, helped us with all our luggage, and chose the most convenient drop-off point at the airport. The car was new, spacious, and spotlessly clean.Polina G. · July 2026
Malik was my designated driver and as a solo woman traveler the experience was amazing and it felt very safe. Good behavior on the road, polite, confident, great speaker, the car well maintained... top notch service. Thank you!Grechen B. · June 2026
Great experience. I had a massive delay and they still did not charge me extra and were understanding. The driver they sent, Malik, was very good and I can’t praise him enough!! Highly recommend.D. S. · July 2026
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