Trains in Azerbaijan: routes, timetable and fares
Passenger trains in Azerbaijan are run by Azerbaijan Railways (ADY). They go west to Ganja and Gazakh, to Gabala, to Tbilisi and, from 20.11, again to Sheki and Balakan.
There are no trains to the south, to Quba and Shahdag, to Shamakhi, Mingachevir or Naftalan — there you go by car.
Below is the timetable with fares «from», and what our driver can do at the station.
Timetable and fares
| Route | Train | Departure → arrival | When | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baku → Gazakhvia Kurdamir, Ujar, Laki, Yevlakh, Goran, Ganja, Dallar, Govlar, Tovuz, Agstafa | №732 №734 | 08:00 → 13:35 18:00 → 23:35 | daily | Gazakh and Agstafa 14.50 AZN (≈$8.5); Ganja 12.80 (≈$7.5); Tovuz 13.70 (≈$8); Yevlakh 11.10 (≈$6.5) |
| Gazakh → Baku | №733 №731 | 07:57 → 13:36 16:17 → 21:56 | daily | same fares |
| Baku → Gabalavia Kurdamir, Ujar, Agdash | №710 | 07:30 → 11:06 | weekends and holidays only | 12 AZN (≈$7) |
| Gabala → Baku | №709 | 19:00 → 22:34 | weekends and holidays only | 12 AZN (≈$7) |
| Ganja → Gabalavia Goran, Yevlakh, Laki, Agdash | №27 | 10:10 → 12:00 | daily | from 4.30 AZN (≈$2.5); Laki — Gabala from 1.70 AZN (Report.az, 12.01.2026) |
| Gabala → Ganja | №28 | 18:00 → 19:50 | daily | |
| Baku → Tbilisivia Biladjari, Yevlakh, Ganja, Agstafa, Böyük Kəsik, Gardabani | №38 №40 | 23:10 → 08:41 (Stadler sleeper) 09:10 → 19:11 (new, since 01.11.2026) | daily | №38: Comfort from 77.50 AZN (≈$46); №40: Standard from 54 AZN (≈$32), from Yevlakh 44, Ganja 41, Agstafa 38, Böyük Kəsik 36 |
| Tbilisi → Baku | №37 №39 | 11:00 → 20:26 22:00 → 07:57 | daily | Not every foreigner can board: entry to Azerbaijan by land is closed. As of 04.11.2026 the train is open to citizens of Azerbaijan and foreigners with visa-free entry. |
| Baku → Balakanvia Yevlakh, Sheki, Qakh, Zagatala | №63/64 | — | Not running since 01.08.2026. Resumes on 20.11 (from Baku) and 21.11 (from Balakan); the timetable is being confirmed. | Standard from: Sheki and Qakh 14.80 AZN (≈$8.7), Zagatala 16.40 (≈$9.6), Balakan 18 (≈$10.6) |
| Absheron suburban linesBaku — Khirdalan — Sumgait, Baku — Pirshagi — Sumgait | — | by ADY timetable | daily | from 0.40 AZN |
Timetable and fares: ADY data as of 04.11.2026, ticket.ady.az. Tickets are sold by ADY on ticket.ady.az and at station ticket offices. 4T Transfer does not sell train tickets and is not connected with ADY.
Exchange rate 1 USD = 1.70 AZN, dollar amounts are rounded. ADY shows the exact fare by class only when you search for a date.
For foreigners
- The fare is the same as for local passengers: ADY has no separate fare for foreigners.
- For domestic trains the ticket is sold on the original passport.
- The ticket office at Baku station is open 24 hours.
- Ticket sales close 20 minutes before departure.
- Baku → Tbilisi is open to everyone with a passport; Tbilisi → Baku only to those allowed to enter by land (as of 04.11.2026).
Classes
- Stadler day trains (Gazakh, Gabala, Ganja — Gabala): Standard, Standard+, Business and First class (8 seats; VIP lounge at the station up to 1 hour and meals).
- Night train to Balakan: Standard (open carriage), Standard+ (4-berth compartment), Business (2-berth compartment).
- Tbilisi, Stadler: Lux, Comfort+, Comfort; the new №40 also has Standard.
Where trains do not go
No passenger trains run to these places. ADY plans to restore the south and north lines by 2030. Our transfers go there:
- South: Lankaran, Astara, Masalli — Baku → Lankaran, Baku → Astara, Lankaran Airport → Masalli
- North: Quba, Khachmaz, Shahdag — Baku → Quba, Baku → Shahdag
- Shamakhi, Mingachevir, Naftalan — Baku → Shamakhi, Baku → Mingachevir, Baku → Naftalan
We meet you off the train
Our driver meets you with a name sign at the carriage or at the station exit and waits if the train is late. Transfer prices from the station are the same as from the airport.
Alat port: ferries across the Caspian
ASCO ferries and Ro-Ro ships sail from the Baku International Sea Trade Port in Alat, about 70 km from Baku, to Kuryk (Kazakhstan) and Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan).
There is no timetable: these are cargo ships with passenger cabins, and they leave when loaded.
Fares per person: Kuryk $60–80, Turkmenbashi $50–60 (2024 data).
Entry to Azerbaijan by ferry is closed to tourists.
Our transfer Baku → Alat port, one way
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Ferry fares: Caspian Post, 04.10.2024. We are not connected with ASCO and do not sell ferry tickets.
Questions and answers
Is the train fare different for foreigners?
No. ADY has no separate fare for foreigners: the price depends on the class, the date and the seat, not on citizenship (ADY data as of 04.11.2026).
Can I take the train from Tbilisi to Baku?
Not every foreigner can. As of 04.11.2026 entry to Azerbaijan by land is closed; the Tbilisi → Baku train is open to citizens of Azerbaijan and foreigners with visa-free entry. Citizens of the EU, UK and USA need an e-visa, so this train is not for them.
Is there a train to Lankaran, Quba or Shahdag?
No. There are no passenger trains to the south (Lankaran, Astara, Masalli) or to the north (Quba, Khachmaz, Shahdag). ADY plans to restore them by 2030. Our transfers go there every day.
Can you meet me at the station?
Yes. The driver meets you with a name sign at the carriage or at the station exit and waits if the train is late. From Gabala station the transfer starts at $15 per car.
Sources (checked 04.11.2026): ADY ticket.ady.az — timetables, stations, popular directions; Konkret.az 31.10.2026 and Trend 20.05.2026 (Tbilisi); Report.az (Ganja — Gabala, Absheron 23.09.2024); 1news.az 30.10.2026 (Balakan).