Qobustan to Shamakhi

Updated: March 14, 2024 08:43 AM

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Qobustan to Shamakhi

Language

• Official language: Azerbaijani
• Commonly spoken languages: Russian, English

Currency

• Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
• Exchange rate (as of July 2023): 1 AZN = 0.59 USD

Distance

• Distance from Qobustan to Shamakhi: 120 km (75 miles)

How to Reach

• By bus: Regular buses depart from Qobustan Bus Station to Shamakhi Bus Station. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and costs around 5 AZN.
• By train: There is no direct train service between Qobustan and Shamakhi. You can take a train from Qobustan to Baku and then transfer to a train to Shamakhi.
• By taxi: Taxis are available from Qobustan to Shamakhi. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and costs around 30 AZN.

Expenses

Category	Estimated cost (AZN)
Transportation	5-30
Accommodation	10-50
Food	10-20
Activities	5-20
Total	30-120

Best time to go

The best time to visit Shamakhi is during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) when the weather is mild and pleasant.

What to Eat

• Piti (lamb stew)
• Dushbara (dumplings)
• Qutab (stuffed flatbread)
• Shekerbura (sweet pastry)

Where to Go

• Shirvanshahs' Palace
• Juma Mosque
• Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum
• Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory

FAQ

• Is it safe to travel to Shamakhi? Yes, Shamakhi is a safe city to travel to.
• Do I need a visa to enter Azerbaijan? Citizens of most countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
• What is the currency exchange rate in Azerbaijan? The exchange rate is approximately 1 AZN = 0.59 USD (as of July 2023).

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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