There are 3 ways to get from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan by bus, car ferry, car, train, or taxi
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Bus, car ferry, drive
best- Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenbashibus
- Take the carferry from Türkmenbaşy International Seaport to Alatcarferry
- Drive from Alat to Bakucar
25h 13m$77–91Train, car ferry, taxi
- Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashitrain 606 / ...
- Take the carferry from Türkmenbaşy International Seaport to Alatcarferry
- Take the taxi from Alat to Bakutaxi
28h 55m$86–114Drive 1,449.4 km
- Drive from Ashgabat to Bakucar 1,449.4 km
19h 34m$77–112
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan is to bus and car ferry and drive which costs $75 - $95 and takes 25h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan is to drive which takes 19h 34m and costs $75 - $120.
The distance between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan is 993 km. The road distance is 1449.4 km.
The best way to get from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 28h 55m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 25h 13m to get from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan, including transfers.
Azerbaijan is 1h behind Turkmenistan. It is currently 10:00 PM in Turkmenistan and 9:00 PM in Azerbaijan.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan is 1449 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan.
There are 1643+ hotels available in Azerbaijan.
What companies run services between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan?
There is no direct connection from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan. However, you can take the taxi to Ashgabat Bus Terminal, take the bus to Turkmenbashi, drive to Türkmenbaşy International Seaport, take the car ferry to Alat, then drive to Baku. Alternatively, you can take the train to Turkmenbashi, walk to Türkmenbaşy International Seaport, take the car ferry to Alat, then take the taxi to Baku.
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $6–8
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $12–14
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $7
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $12
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $25
- Phone
- +993 (12) 44-35-30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
Bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19
- Website
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
- Schedules at
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
- Phone
- (+99412) 404 37 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASCO
Car ferry from Türkmenbaşy International Seaport to Alat
- Adult passenger
- $50–60
- Car
- $200
Car ferry from Türkmenbaşy International Seaport to Alat
- Adult passenger
- $50–60
- Car
- $200
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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