By rail: Ordubad has a train station on the Nakhchivan railway network, though note that it sits almost 4 kilometres south of the town centre. The train ride from Nakhchivan City to Ordubad is one of the journey's rewards in itself: the line hugs the Araz River — the border with Iran — for much of its length, with views across to the Iranian bank and, on a clear day, glimpses of the ancient Armenian church of St. Stephanos near where the Qotur River joins the Araz.
By road: Shared taxis (marshrutkas) run between Nakhchivan City and Ordubad throughout the day, covering the 80-odd kilometres in about an hour and a half along the main road south. Private taxis can also be arranged in Nakhchivan City.
Note on access: The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic requires a separate visa for most nationalities. Enter via Iran (Jolfa border crossing) or by air from Baku on Azerbaijani Airlines; overland access from Armenia and mainland Azerbaijan is not possible.