The Tbilisi-Baku night train relaunched in May 2026 with new Stadler rolling stock, cutting the journey to about 9.5 hours from the roughly 12 hours it used to take. Combined with the existing Tbilisi-Yerevan night train, this makes rail the most comfortable way to move between all three Caucasus capitals, sidestepping the closed Armenia-Azerbaijan border by routing everything through Georgia.
Tbilisi-Baku night train
After a suspension, the Tbilisi-Baku night train relaunched in May 2026 with new Stadler rolling stock, bringing the journey time down to around 9.5 hours from the previous roughly 12 hours. Fares range from about 85 to 189 AZN depending on class. This is a meaningful upgrade from the older Soviet-era carriages long used on this route, and makes the overnight journey a genuinely comfortable option rather than one to be endured.
Tbilisi-Yerevan night train
The Tbilisi-Yerevan night train runs daily in summer and every other night in winter, taking about 10 hours 20 minutes, with a roughly 2-hour border crossing stop at Sadakhlo-Bagratashen along the way. Note that widely circulated pricing information for this route dates back to around December 2019 and is likely outdated — check current fares directly with Georgian Railway or South Caucasus Railway before booking rather than relying on older published figures.
FAQ
How do I get from Tbilisi to Baku?
The relaunched night train (about 9.5 hours since its May 2026 relaunch with new Stadler trains, 85-189 AZN by class) is the most comfortable option; buses and shared taxis also run this route.
How long is the Tbilisi-Yerevan train?
About 10 hours 20 minutes, including a roughly 2-hour stop at the Sadakhlo-Bagratashen border crossing. It runs daily in summer, every other night in winter.
Can I take a train directly from Yerevan to Baku?
No — because the Armenia-Azerbaijan border is closed, there’s no direct route. You’ll need to go via Georgia, using the Tbilisi-Yerevan and Tbilisi-Baku trains separately.
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