Baku metro, officially known as “Bakı Metropoliteni”, is the underground transportation system of the capital of Azerbaijan.
Inaugurated on 6 November 1967, This system has grown and expanded over the years, with its latest expansion in 2022.
At the moment, has 3 lines that cover 27 stations along 40.3 kilometres (about 25.04 miles).
subway map
Below we show you the Baku metro map, click on the image to see it larger:
Baku metro timetable
Baku Metro operates with the following schedules:
- Every day: of 6:00h a 0:00h.
Rates
The system offers an affordable fare for passengers (year 2024):
- One-way ticket: 0.30 AZN (~0.18 USD) for a single trip.
Official Web site
For more information, visit the Baku metro official site.
History of the subway
Baku metro, inaugurated on 6 November 1967, was inspired by Soviet metro systems, It started with a line 9.2 kilometers and five stations: Baku Soviet (now Cherry Sheher), Sahil, 28 April (hoy 28 May), Ganjlik y Nariman Narimanov.
The second line was built between the decades of the 70 y 80, added important stations like Nizami y Memar Ajami.
During the years 90, the stations were renamed to reflect the post-Soviet period, and the system expanded across the Purple Line and other new stations, as Koroglu, 8 November y Bus station.
Baku Metro Map History
The current version was designed by Ramin Həsənəlizadə in 2015, who identified the difficulties that travelers had navigating the system. Created a new version that clarified the routes and routes in different directions, ensuring information was clear to passengers, including tourists. The new design clearly indicates the three lines: roja, green and purple.
Additional data
The Baku Metro offers direct access to many of the city's most important destinations, The most visited tourist and cultural attractions are the following:
- Baku Boulevard (Sahil Station): Popular boardwalk with restaurants, shops and entertainment.
- Maiden's Tower (Icheri Sheher Station): Historical heritage in the old town of Baku.
- Centro Heydar Aliyev (Nariman Narimanov Station): Iconic contemporary architecture building.
Other stations, as 28 May y Ganjlik, They are very interesting to visit because they reflect the history and culture of the city, with a design that mixes Soviet and Azerbaijani motifs.
Old Baku metro maps
At a historical level, we record old maps in this section:
Old map version in PDF: Baku metro map.pdf