Baku–Balaken Overnight Express

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY)
Azerbaijan
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The Journey

Navigate from Baku Railway Station to Balaken Railway Station across a span of 395km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Gobustan National Park lunar-like mud volcano landscape near Baku
  • Greater Caucasus mountain range crossing
  • Lush forests of the Balaken region
  • Sheki Khan's Palace (UNESCO candidate, Silk Road stop)
  • Views of Ilisu State Reserve wildlife corridor
  • Nohur Lake scenic overlook area
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    8.3 hours

  • Distance

    395 km

  • Est. Price

    Budget to Mid-Range (AZN 25–55)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: Premium dining available

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Diesel-electric locomotive (standard ADY haulage)

Locomotive Weight

Varies by locomotive type

Track Gauge

1,520 mm (Russian broad gauge)

Braking Technology

Air brakes (standard on passenger carriages)

Route Engineering Challenges

  • 395 km route through Greater Caucasus mountain terrain

  • Crossing multiple climate zones from Caspian coastal lowland to mountain

  • Remote northwestern route with limited maintenance infrastructure

Train Type

Overnight sleeper with Standard, Standard+, Business classes

Capacity

Up to 189 passengers per departure

Route Character

Overnight scenic, cross-region, mountain

Operator

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY)

Service Resumed

January 3, 2025 (after 4-year pandemic suspension)

Scenic Highlights

Gobustan, Caucasus, Sheki, Ilisu Reserve, Nohur Lake

Transfer Option

Cross-border to Georgia via Zagatala/Balaken region

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    8.3 hours

  • Distance

    395 km

  • Est. Price

    Budget to Mid-Range (AZN 25–55)

Official Booking Provider