Baku to Mingachevir Transfer — Private Car with Driver
Mingachevir stands on the Kura River next to Azerbaijan's largest reservoir, known as the “Mingachevir Sea”.
From Baku it is about 272–323 km, roughly 3 h 55 min by car.
In summer people come to swim from the beaches, walk the Kura promenade and eat fresh fish.
There is no direct train, and the bus takes more than five hours.
With your own car and driver you go door to door and can head for the shore with your bags still in the boot.
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 Mingachevir
In Mingachevir most of the places worth seeing are by the water:
- Kura River promenadeA long riverside walk with cafés, the city's main place for a stroll.
- Mingachevir Dam and power stationBuilt in 1945–1953: an 80 m earth dam, seen from outside in 20 minutes.
- Sahil ParkA park by the water with leisure and speed boat rides; about an hour.
- Mingachevir ReservoirBeaches along the shore for a summer swim; 31 species of fish live here.
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 Mingachevir 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 Mingachevir. The price is per car and agreed in advance.
Our cars
Questions & answers
How much is a transfer from Baku to Mingachevir?
One way, per car: $150 by Standard sedan or $170 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 Mingachevir?
About 272–323 km depending on the source, roughly 3 h 55 min by car. The bus takes 5 h 15 min to 5 h 35 min.
Is there a train from Baku to Mingachevir?
There is no direct train. One option is a train to Goran station, about 17 km from the city, and from there you continue by road on your own.
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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