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Can I travel from Tbilisi to Baku by train?

Update April 2023: Unfortunately, the Azerbaijan authorities have again extended the closure of the land border between Azerbaijan and Georgia until at least 1st July 2023. It is possible to cross by land from Azerbaijan to Georgia, but not the other way around (and not by train).



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Train 37: Tbilisi to Baku The journey takes roughly 12 hours 15 mins and spans across a total distance of 551km. Tickets cost 38-97 GEL ($12-30 USD) depending on the cabin you choose.

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The quickest way to get from Georgia to Azerbaijan is to fly which costs $95 - $460 and takes 2h 29m. How far is it from Georgia to Azerbaijan? The distance between Georgia and Azerbaijan is 346 km. The road distance is 555.6 km.

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Overall, Azerbaijan is considered to be relatively affordable compared to many European or Western countries. However, prices can still vary within the country, with Baku, the capital city, being generally more expensive than other regions.

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Yes. All US citizens must have a visa to travel to Azerbaijan, and it is very important the validity dates on the visa correspond to the dates of your travel. Single and double entry visas are available, and both types require an invitation from a person or company in Azerbaijan.

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Baku serves as the gateway to Azerbaijan—Land of Fire—and three days gives you ample time to tour the city's ancient wonders and modern marvels, experience the unique geology of mud volcanoes and natural-gas fires, and even spend some time in one of the nation's smaller towns.

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If you have three days in Baku, you'll have the perfect amount of time to see the main sights and get out of the city on a day trip too.

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Baku is one of the most up and coming tourist destinations and is an exhilarating mix of oil-driven progress and ancient Asian cultures. The city offers a fantastic mix of old and new with futuristic skyscrapers set against the ancient architecture of local mosques and other landmarks.

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A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,867.4$ (3,174.6man) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 519.0$ (882.3man) without rent. Baku is 66.5% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Baku is, on average, 90.0% lower than in New York.

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The best time to go to Baku is the span from April to October. During the summer months Baku suffers from extremely bright sun rays where as winter months are extremely cold. Baku has a very dry weather. The months of January, July and November must be avoided in order to avoid the dryness of the place.

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From 10.000 USD (ten thousand) up to 50.000 (fifty thousand) USD foreign currency cash and cash equivalents should be taken upon submission of customs clearance documents confirming its previous import into the Republic of Azerbaijan in cash and signed customs declaration to customs authorities.

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Cost of Living Comparison Between Baku and Dubai You would need around 9,697.6man (20,952.6AED) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 3,700.0man in Baku (assuming you rent in both cities).

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Azerbaijan is a cash-based economy. You'll need to pay in local currency for most goods and services. US dollars and euros are common. You can change notes in good condition for local currency.

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