Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), a company of AZCON Holding, is set to resume passenger transportation on the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route starting from May 26, 2026.

Axar.az reports, citing Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), the restored route will be operated on board On modern sleeper-type trains of Swiss “Stadler Rail Group” brand. According to the initial schedule, the train will depart from Baku daily at 23:10 and arrive in Tbilisi the following day at 08:41. From Tbilisi to Baku, the travel time will be 21:00-06:24. Of this, one hour will be set for border and customs inspection at the Azerbaijani border, and one hour at the Georgian border.

Along the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route, stops in Azerbaijan are scheduled at the Baku Railway Station, Bilajari, Yevlakh, Ganja, Agstafa, and Boyuk Kesik stations within, while in Georgia two stops are set - Gardabani Station and Tbilisi Railway Station. Ticket prices vary by distance, starting at 51 AZN for the comfort class. The minimum one-way fare from Baku to Tbilisi is 81 AZN, from Yevlakh 67 AZN, from Ganja 62 AZN, and from Agstafa 57 AZN. From Boyuk Kesik to Gardabani Station, the fare is 51 AZN.

Practically, international ticket prices are determined by the exchange rate of the Swiss franc against the local currency and may fluctuate based on rate ups and downs. Ticket prices for the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku service are also set in line with agreements with Georgia, based on the Swiss franc-to-AZN exchange rate.

In addition, each country through which the train passes applies a tariff coefficient to the fare. Prices are also affected by weekends, public holidays, and seat selection, as in domestic routes.

In 2019, the old trains operating on the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route were withdrawn from service. The resumed journeys will be operated on board modern “Stadler” coaches. This new generation train sets are renowned for higher comfort, modern interiors, personalized service options, and travel conditions in line with international standards.