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Getting Around - Internal Travel |
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Air
Iran Air
runs services to Esfahan, Ahwaz, Kish, Mashhad, Shiraz, Tabriz,
Tehran and Zahedan and other major cities.
Aseman
Air also runs services to the main cities. The large size of
Iran makes internal flights the most practical method of transport.
Rail
RAJA Trains run a fairly inclusive internal rail network. Major
intercity trains operate on 5 main regional routes, Azarbaijan route
(Tehran – Jolfa), Golestan route (Tehran – Gorgan),
Hormozgan route (Tehran – Bandar-e-Abbas), Khorasan route
(Tehran – Mashhad), and Khozetan route (Tehran – Khorramshahr).
Several mountainous regions and the desert are only accessible by train. Air-conditioned trains,
and sleeping and dining cars are available on many trains.
Please contact RAJA Trains (c/o Iranian Islamic
Republic Railways) or see our Travel – International section for more information.
Road
The road network is extensive, with more than 51,300
kilometres (31,800 miles) of paved roads and 490 kilometres (304
miles) of motorways, but the quality is unreliable. The 2 main roads,
the A1 and A2, link the Iraqi and Pakistani borders and the Afghan
and Turkish borders. The traffic drives on the right in iran.
Bus
The bus services are widespread, cheap and comfortable,
although services tend to be erratic.
Taxi
Taxis are easily found in all cities.
The urban taxis (orange or blue) will carry many passengers at a
time and are much cheaper than the private taxis which only carry
1 person.
Unauthorized taxis
should be avoided, use only genuine taxis or those ordered through
official companies. Group taxis for up to 10 passengers are available
for intercity journey. Prices can be bargained before hand and tipping
is uncommon.
Car hire
Car rental is available in most cities and from airports.
Documentation
International Driving Permits (IDP)
are advised for driving in Iran but it is not legal
necessity. Personal insurance
is necessary. All motorists entering Iran must obtain a Carnet de
Passage en Douane and an International Certificate of Vehicle ownership.
Urban
Tehran has an broad bus system,
including double deckers. Tickets are bought in advance at kiosks.
Travel times
The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and
minutes) from Tehran to other major towns and cities in Iran: |
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Air |
Road |
Rail |
Ahvaz
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1
hour 30 minutes |
17
hours |
19
hours |
B.
Abbas |
1
hour 55 minutes |
28
hours |
- |
Esfahan |
1
hour |
8
hours |
9
hours |
Kerman |
1
hour |
20
hours |
18
hours |
Mashhad |
1
hour 30 minutes |
14
hours |
15
hours |
Shiraz |
1
hour 30 minutes |
15
hours |
- |
| 1 hour 20
minutes |
12 hours |
11 hours |
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| Useful travel links |
| Aseman
Air |
A airline which provides
internal flights in Iran. |
| Iran
Air |
A airline which
provides internal flights in Iran. |
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