Baku to Mingachevir

There are multiple car rental services available in Baku. It can cost you around 70-90 AZN per day, depending on your choice of car. The fuel charges are not included. Make sure to fill up the car's fuel tank before departing from Baku, as gas stations may be less frequent along the route. Make sure to have a navigation app installed on your phone before embarking on the journey. Although Google Maps is a good option, the Waze app is preferred by the locals in the region.

Via M4
Distance: Approximately 280 km
Time: Around 4 hours
Road Conditions: Well-maintained, with occasional rugged lanes
Food options: Local street food stalls by the highway
Attractions on the way: Shamakhi

Via M2
Distance: Approximately 318 km
Time: Around 3 hours and 30 minutes
Road Conditions: Well-maintained
Attractions on the way: Gobustan

You can book shared or private taxis from Heydar Aliyev International Airport or Taxi terminals across the city. The taxis can also be found outside the Baku International Bus Terminal. Many tour services also provide guided tours to Mingachevir. These tours often include en-route attractions, depending on the choice of tour package.

Private taxi cost: AZN 140-200
Distance: Approximately 284 km
Duration: 4-5 hours

There are no direct trains from Baku to Mingachevir. However, you can take a train to Yevlakh station. From there you can take a 30-minute taxi ride to reach Naftalan. The railway station in Baku is located near 28 May Mall and can be easily reached by metro as the 28 May metro station is adjacent to it. The tickets for this journey can be purchased online as well as from the station’s ticket counter. Foreigners are required to present an identity document while purchasing a ticket.

Distance to Yevlak: 294 Km
Duration: 2 hours 57 minutes
Timings (first train): Departing from Baku at 8:45 AM every day and arriving at Yevlak at 11:42 AM
Ticket cost: AZN 13 (standard class ticket), AZN 28 (business class ticket)

Children up to 5 years old can travel with their guardians for free and children from 5 to 10 years old are issued tickets at a discounted rate.

There are coach buses and minibusses called marshrutkas running from Baku to Mingachevir. They can be boarded at the International Bus Terminal in Baku. It can take you approximately 4 hours to reach Mingachevir by bus, depending on your choice of vehicle. While marshrutkas offer a quicker journey, they can be a bit uncomfortable due to the congested seats. Coach buses, on the other hand, are more comfortable and have spacious seating.

Distance to Mingachevir: 308 Km
Duration: Around 4 hours
Ticket cost: Around AZN 9.20