Car-free Baku
Baku public transport: planning and paying for a trip
A mode-and-payment decision guide that distinguishes route planning, physical and mobile payment, network orientation and accessibility while exposing official-source conflicts.
Short answer
Plan a Baku journey with the AYNA MaaS app for bus, metro, rail, scooter and bicycle information, then pay on the metro with a physical BakıKart, QR ticket or supported NFC card. On cashless-equipped buses, use supported local bank cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Check official pages for current fares and accessibility before travelling.
Choose your Baku transport approach
Four practical decisions help you plan and pay without memorising routes or fares. Use official tools for live information and recheck volatile details before each trip.
Plan the journey with AYNA MaaS
AYNA says its AYNA MaaS app combines bus, metro, rail, scooter and bicycle information and can plan journeys, show nearby stops and display approaching transport in real time. The source calls it an initial version, so treat live arrivals and coverage as indicative rather than guaranteed. Use it for route discovery, then confirm with operator notices.
Orient yourself on the metro network
Baku Metro's official network page describes three lines and 27 stations, with Red and Green services sharing infrastructure around 28 May and Cəfər Cabbarlı and an interchange with the Purple line at Memar Əcəmi. Check platform displays to confirm the train direction matches your route, as the official map advises. Recheck station count and closures before travelling.
Pay with BakıKart, QR or NFC
The official BakıKart site describes BakıKart as a cashless electronic fare-payment instrument for Baku Metro and participating Baku bus lines. On the metro, current payment pages describe physical BakıKart, QR tickets in the BakıKart app and NFC payment using supported local bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. On cashless-equipped buses, AYNA reported NFC activation using supported local bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Check fares and accessibility before you go
Baku Metro's dedicated fare page displays a current one-trip fare and records a 2025 effective-date decision, while another official general-information page still displays an older fare. Do not rely on a numeric fare until the operator resolves the conflict. For accessibility, Baku Metro publishes an Accessible Metro service and station-specific guidance, including advance assistance for eligible passengers and limited lift availability. Link to the current official page and confirm directly.
Planning a car-free journey
Start with the AYNA MaaS app. AYNA says the app combines bus, metro, rail, scooter and bicycle information and can plan journeys, show nearby stops and display approaching transport in real time. Because the source calls it an initial version, do not treat live arrivals as a guarantee. Use the app to sketch a route, then check operator pages for current service changes.
For metro orientation, Baku Metro's official network page describes three lines and 27 stations, with Red and Green services sharing infrastructure around 28 May and Cəfər Cabbarlı and an interchange with the Purple line at Memar Əcəmi. The official map advises passengers to check that the train direction shown on platform displays matches their route. Recheck station count, closures and line pattern before travelling.
Paying for metro and bus
The official BakıKart site describes BakıKart as a cashless electronic fare-payment instrument for Baku Metro and participating Baku bus lines. Do not assume every bus or operator accepts it. On the metro, current payment pages describe physical BakıKart, QR tickets in the BakıKart app and NFC payment using supported local bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
For buses, AYNA reported that NFC payment using supported local bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay was activated across Baku bus routes equipped with the cashless-payment system. The qualifier matters: cashless-equipped routes and supported local bank cards, not universal acceptance of foreign cards or NFC on every vehicle.
Fares and accessibility cautions
Baku Metro's dedicated fare page displays a current one-trip fare and records a 2025 effective-date decision, while another official general-information page still displays an older fare. This official-source conflict means you should not reproduce a numeric metro fare until the operator resolves it or the current tariff is reconfirmed from the controlling official decision.
For accessibility, Baku Metro publishes an Accessible Metro service and station-specific guidance, including advance assistance for eligible passengers and limited lift availability. Do not summarise eligible groups, lead time, service hours, lift status or station accessibility from memory; link readers to the current official page and require direct confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I plan a full Baku journey in one app?
AYNA says its AYNA MaaS app combines bus, metro, rail, scooter and bicycle information and can plan journeys, show nearby stops and display approaching transport in real time. The source calls it an initial version, so treat live arrivals as indicative rather than guaranteed.
How do I know which metro train to take at 28 May?
Baku Metro's official network page describes Red and Green services sharing infrastructure around 28 May and Cəfər Cabbarlı. The official map advises passengers to check that the train direction shown on platform displays matches their route. Do not assume a fixed train pattern without checking the display.
Does BakıKart work on every Baku bus?
The official BakıKart site describes BakıKart as a cashless electronic fare-payment instrument for Baku Metro and participating Baku bus lines. Do not expand participating bus lines to every bus, every operator or every route. Check with the operator or AYNA for current participating routes.
Can I pay for the metro with my phone?
Baku Metro's current payment pages describe physical BakıKart, QR tickets in the BakıKart app and NFC payment using supported local bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Device, card, wallet, repeated-use and temporary authorisation conditions are volatile and must be rechecked before publication.
Are foreign bank cards accepted on Baku buses?
AYNA reported that NFC payment using supported local bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay was activated across Baku bus routes equipped with the cashless-payment system. The qualifier matters: cashless-equipped routes and supported local bank cards. Do not claim universal acceptance of foreign cards or NFC on every vehicle.
Why do official metro fare pages show different prices?
Baku Metro's dedicated fare page displays a current one-trip fare and records a 2025 effective-date decision, while another official general-information page still displays an older fare. This official-source conflict means you should not reproduce a numeric metro fare until the operator resolves or the current tariff is reconfirmed.