Baku to Naftalan

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.

Route: Via M2
Distance: Approximately 335 km
Time: Around 4 hours
Road Conditions: Well-maintained
Food options: Local street food stalls by the highway

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 day tours to Naftalan.

Private taxi cost: AZN 150-200
Distance: Approximately 335 km
Duration: 4-5 hours

There are no direct trains from Baku to Naftalan. However, you can take a train to Göran station. From there you can take a 20-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 Goran: 319 Km
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Timings (first train): Departing from Baku at 8:45 AM every day and arriving at Goran at 11:59 AM
Ticket cost: AZN 14 (standard class ticket), AZN 31 (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.

The buses don’t run directly from Baku to Naftalan. There are coach buses and minibusses called marshrutkas running from Baku to Goranboy, from where you can take a taxi ride to Naftalan. They can be boarded at the International Bus Terminal in Baku. 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. You can easily find taxis at the Goranboy bus terminal that can drop you off at your hotel or sanatorium.

Distance to Goranboy: 313 Km
Duration: Around 3 hours
Ticket cost: Around AZN 9.40