Rome2Rio

How to get fromBaku to Urmiaby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

Find Transport to Urmia

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Baku to Urmia by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO)plane plane GYD - YKO
    2. Drive from Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO) to Urmiacar car
    12h 53m
    $161–568

  2. Drive  704.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Baku to Urmiacar car 704.8 km
    8h 30m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Baku to Tbilisitrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Avlabari station to Kilikia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Tabriz Central bus terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Tabriz to Azarshahrtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Azarshahr to Urmiataxi taxi
    28h 38m

  4. Fly to Van Ferit Melen Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane GYD - VAN
    2. Drive from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Urmiacar car
    12h 31m
    $150–651

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Baku to Urmia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 722.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Baku, Azerbaijan and Urmia, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Baku to Urmia. However, you can take the bus to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, walk to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) airport, fly to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO), then drive to Urmia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tbilisi, walk to Station Square 1, take the subway to Avlabari, walk to Avlabari station, take the bus to Kilikia Bus Station, take the bus to Tabriz Central bus terminal, take the taxi to Tabriz, take the train to Azarshahr, then take the taxi to Urmia.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.