How to travel from Baku to Gabala?

If one has the right budget and contraptions for comfort and safety, several alternatives will be available. The distance from Baku to Gabala is approximately 215 - 335 km by road, depending on one's mode of transportation. Depending on the mode of transportation, this trip takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes to over five hours.

1. By car or taxi - The most popular choice

Car travel is the most convenient means of transport to Gabala. You can hire a rental car or a secured taxi service. 

• For a private taxi ride, expect to pay from AZN 150 to 180 for the trip, which lasts approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. 
• Shared taxis cost around AZN15-20 per passenger. Self-driving rentals cost anywhere from AZN70 to 90 per day plus fuel. Roads are in good condition, and navigation can be easily carried out using Google Maps or Waze. 

To summarize efficiency, the downside crossing from Shamakhi to Yevlakh (216 km; almost 3h and 50m) offers lunch and sightseeing in Shamakhi.

2. By train - Alternative mode of comfort

Every Saturday at 8 a.m., a train leaves Baku Railway Station towards Gabala, arriving around 11:20 a.m.

• Ticket prices: AZN 14 for standard class and AZN 31 for business class.
• Travel time: 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Children below five years travel free, while those aged five to ten are offered discounted prices.

3. By bus - A very cheap choice 

Baku's International Bus Terminal offers buses and minibuses (marshrutkas) for the Gabriola. 

• Distance: 315 kilometers.
• Time needed: About 4 hours (with a short stop for meals in Shamakhi). 
• Cost of a ticket: AZN 9.5. 

Minibuses run hourly while coach buses have much fewer departures, so book online at least 10 days in advance.

4. Tour or guided trip

If you want to be more comfortable, you might book a guided tour in Gabala, where they would provide transportation and some sightseeing stops with an English-speaking guide. Costs are approximately AZN 100 per person.

Traveling suitably between Baku and Gabala allows for a smooth journey and allows for the viewing of the beautiful landscapes of Azerbaijan.

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