Baku to Lankaran Transfer — Private Car with Driver
Lankaran is the subtropical south of Azerbaijan on the Caspian: tea, citrus, black sand and the Hyrcanian forest.
It is about 244 km from Baku, roughly 2 h 35 min by car without stops, and the Istisu hot springs in Masalli are on the way.
There is no passenger train at the moment, so a private car is the direct way to bring your luggage to a hotel in town or a spa resort in Haftoni.
A short tea stop is normal; a detour to Istisu or Lerik is agreed when booking.
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 Lankaran
From hot springs on the way to the old fortress towers in town, here is what you can add:
- Istisu, MasalliOn the way from Baku: hot, warm and cold pools in a forested gorge, May–October.
- Khan's House museumMir Ahmed Khan's palace of 1913, a museum with over 7,000 exhibits.
- Zindan Round Tower and lighthouseTwo surviving towers of an 18th-century fortress in the centre.
- Khanbulan Lake, Hirkan National ParkRelict ironwood forest about 17 km away, with an easy 3 km lakeside trail.
- Ibadi Istisu, HaftoniHot spring of about 42 °C in a beech forest, with indoor pools.
A short stop is free; a longer stop or a detour — agree it when booking.
Hotels in Lankaran
How the trip works
- Book onlineChoose the date, pickup point and car — the form shows the price for Lankaran 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 Lankaran. The price is per car and agreed in advance.
Our cars
Questions & answers
How much is a transfer from Baku to Lankaran?
One way, per car: $120 by Standard sedan or $140 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 Lankaran?
About 244 km, roughly 2 h 35 min by car without stops. With two short stops, the drive to Istisu in Masalli alone takes about 2 h 50 min.
Is there a train or bus from Baku to Lankaran?
There is no passenger train at the moment; ADY plans to restore services to Astara by 2030. Buses leave the Baku International Bus Terminal roughly every 3 hours and take 3 h 20 min – 3 h 40 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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