Trains to Tehran
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Tehran: Tehran railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Tehran
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran to Karaj | Iran | 42 km (26 mi) | about 36 min |
| Tehran to Varāmīn | Iran | 46 km (29 mi) | about 40 min |
| Tehran to Qom | Iran | 127 km (79 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Tehran to Qā’em Shahr | Iran | 156 km (97 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Tehran to Sari | Iran | 176 km (109 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Tehran to Kashan | Iran | 190 km (118 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Tehran to Arāk | Iran | 237 km (147 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Tehran to Rasht | Iran | 240 km (149 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Tehran to Hamadān | Iran | 282 km (175 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Tehran to Zanjan | Iran | 284 km (177 mi) | about 4 h 5 min |
| Tehran to Isfahan | Iran | 339 km (211 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Tehran to Mīāneh | Iran | 383 km (238 mi) | about 5 h 30 min |
| Tehran to Mashhad | Iran | 739 km (459 mi) | about 10 h 37 min |
| Tehran to Tabriz | Iran | 528 km (328 mi) | about 7 h 35 min |
| Tehran to Shiraz | Iran | 684 km (425 mi) | about 9 h 50 min |
| Tehran to Ahvaz | Iran | 549 km (341 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Tehran to Kermanshah | Iran | 425 km (264 mi) | about 6 h 7 min |
| Tehran to Kerman | Iran | 800 km (497 mi) | about 11 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Tehran have?
Tehran railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.