Baku Metro is an underground urban railway serving Baku, Azerbaijan, with three lines and 27 stations. Its network map shows station names, interchanges and nearby landmarks, so it can help you plan trips around the city; the rooms at Alison Hotel are about an 8-minute drive from Baku city centre.
- Network: 3 lines, 27 stations and 40.7 km of route
- Line colours: Red, Green and Purple
- One metro trip: 0.60 AZN
- Station entry: daily from 06:00 to 24:00
Where the Baku metro runs
How do you read the Baku metro map?
The official Baku metro map uses line colours to show routes and marks station names, interchanges and nearby landmarks. It is one part of Baku’s public transport, so check the direction shown for the train before boarding, as the map advises passengers to make sure it matches their route.
Look for the interchange points when planning a change. The Red and Green lines meet at 28 May, and trains between 28 May and Həzi Aslanov continue on essentially one line. For a Green-to-Purple transfer, use the Memar Əcəmi stations: the transfer station on each line has the same name.
A Green–Red transfer passage serves travel in the Cəfər Cabbarlı–Xətai direction, via 28 May and Cəfər Cabbarlı stations. Check the route and direction on the official diagram before you set off, especially when your journey involves a change.
Tickets, fares and operating hours
One Baku Metro trip costs 0.60 AZN. Payment is accepted by BakuKART or QR ticket. You can buy BakuKART at sales and top-up machines, which are also used to add money to the card.
For extended use, the card costs 2 AZN; machines do not give change, and any amount inserted above the card price is loaded onto the card.
Station entry is open daily from 06:00 to 24:00. Train schedules change seasonally and are updated twice a year, so check the official site before you go for current fares, payment details and service information. For the trip into the city, getting from Baku airport involves choosing among the available transport options.
Smoking is prohibited in station vestibules, passages, on platforms and in carriages. The rules also prohibit dirty hand luggage and clothing that could soil other passengers’ clothes or the carriage.
Which stations serve central Baku sights?
The network map includes stations such as İçərişəhər, Sahil and 28 May, along with many others across Baku. Use the map’s nearby-landmark labels to match a station to your destination, then confirm the train direction and any interchange before boarding.
İçərişəhər is one of the named stations on the official map. If you are planning time in the historic centre, you can combine a metro journey with a one-day route through Baku Old City. For each stop, compare the map’s landmark labels with the station name rather than assuming a particular station is closest.
FAQs
How many lines does Baku Metro have?
Baku Metro has three lines: Red, Green and Purple. The network has 27 stations and 40.7 km of route.
How much does a Baku metro trip cost?
One trip costs 0.60 AZN. Fares and payment details can change, so check the official site before you go.
What time does Baku Metro open?
Station entry is open daily from 06:00 to 24:00. Train schedules change seasonally.
Where do the Red and Green lines meet?
The Red and Green lines meet at 28 May. A Green-to-Red transfer passage also serves the Cəfər Cabbarlı–Xətai direction.