Starting January 12, 2026, Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) will launch regular daily passenger services on the Ganja-Gabala route for the first time, aiming to enhance passenger convenience and regional connectivity.
This will be ADY’s second intraregional passenger route, following the Ganja-Mingachevir-Ganja line. The new service will be operated by modern electric trains with seating accommodation, covering 139 km in 1 hour 50 minutes.
Trains will depart daily at 10:10 from Ganja to Gabala and at 18:00 from Gabala to Ganja, with stops at Goran, Yevlakh, Laki, and Agdash, Trend reports.
Passengers will be able to travel in Standard, Standard+, Business, and First Class. Ticket prices start from AZN 4.30 on the Ganja-Gabala route and AZN 1.70 on the Laki-Gabala segment.
The new route will also enable daily travel between Baku and Gabala via convenient connections at Laki station.
The launch is expected to enhance transport accessibility between western and north-western regions of Azerbaijan and support the development of domestic tourism.