The most beautiful train travel routes in Iran
1 1 1 1 1

When the route is more attractive than the destination

Train Travel and lounging on the comfortable seat of the wagon or lying down on the coupe bed with gentle movements and staring at the scenery that passes and is watched from the window along the way ; This is a fascinating experience of sightseeing that turns the route into a lovely part of the trip .

When going on the way becomes more attractive than arriving and you want the road to continue and the destination to be further away .

In beautiful Iran with colorful nature, Train routes that passes through the heart of the natural scenery and creates amazing images in front of travelers .

Stay with us to have a look The most beautiful railway routes in Iran .

- Sari train , from the yellowness of the desert to the greenness of the forest

- Sari train station , clear your mind right away and get ready to watch and enjoy the scenery that takes on a different color and look at every turn and station .

in this Rail route Amazingly , you pass through the desert, mountain and forest landscapes and witness the unspoiled natural beauty along the way .

The travel time to Sari through this route is 14 hours .

Whistle of train movement Tehran It sounds and the train goes to Varamin and then on the desert route to Garmsar .

 The role of the dragon on the mountain

About ten kilometers after passing Garmsar, on the left side you can see a picture of a dragon on the background of a desert hill .

locals believe that this was the place where Rostam and the dragon fought, and Rostam knocked the dragon to the ground so much that its mark remained on the mountain .

The image of the dragon was created due to geological interactions and the red, brown and yellow streaks were interwoven in a wave-like manner and created the image of a dragon .

Old abandoned station

Ben Koh , the first station Train Tehran is Sari .

In Ben Koh , passengers, with the old building of the station and the organizational houses of the employees, whose life dates back to the years when this railway line was laid, that is, about seventy years ago. And it is Pahlavi era, they face each other .

This old station is now abandoned and watches the passage of time next to the new station .

during The route of the train , Hable River, the only Semnan river, accompanies the train and sometimes flows on the right and sometimes on the left side of the rail .

Dove Valley; Valley of the dead bride

Kobuter Dere is the second station on the route from Tehran to Sari .

About the naming of this area, it is said that Dove is the name of a girl who was thrown from a mountain near this station into the valley on her wedding day .

On the route of Dove Valley, travelers can witness the beautiful valleys of this region .

Upon reaching Firuz Mountain, the surrounding scenery Train It changes color .

Passing through the heart of the mountain and entering the tunnels begins with passing through Firouz Koh .

tunnels between Firouzkoh and the beautiful historical bridge of Versk , but the Gadok tunnel is the longest , which is 2,877 meters long .

Three gold lines

On the way from Firouzkoh to Versk Bridge, there is a beautiful picture Train crossing which goes around the mountain and goes up , which is known as " Three Golden Lines " .

During the construction of the railway line in the village of Versk , engineers decided to design three steps on the mountain to reduce the slope of the mountain and increase the power and speed of the locomotive . 

Veresk bridge; Beautiful seventy years old

But the beautiful and historical bridge of Versk, which is seventy years old , is another attraction Rail route It is Tehran - Sari . This bridge connects the northern railway between two mountains and over a deep valley .

The Versk Bridge, which became known as the Victory Bridge in World War II, is 66 meters long and 110 meters high and was built on the Versk Valley .

After Versk, the humid climate of the north gradually spreads green on the mountains and the land becomes more forested and the forests become more leafy .

Near the Swadkoh station, the old Konglu castle with Sassanid architecture, magnificent and spectacular, is located on top of a green hill .

Swadkoh and Shurmest lake

The next station is " Pol Sefid " , the center of South Swadkoh city .

This can be the end train journey You have to watch the beautiful lake " Shormast " or staying in the cool, green and foggy village of " Alasht " . Train get off

Shurmest, surrounded by forest trees, is one of the most beautiful lakes in Alborz .

But if you don't stay and move on, next stop " Ziraba " and the next station is " Shirgah " .

during train route Still the beautiful forest track you in the cabin Train It is surrounded and you can breathe cool and moist air into your lungs .

In Shirgah , you will pass over the famous " Sartepe " bridge . This magnificent bridge was built in the Pahlavi era and has a beautiful view .

If you pass Shirgah, you will reach Qaimshahr and it is not a long way from Qaimshahr to Sari .

A reminder of a tragic accident

The burial place of one of the locomotives that ran this train route which is near Sari, reminds of the tragic accident of two trains during the Second World War and the death of the locomotive driver along with 36 train passengers .

During the Second World War, this locomotive was carrying military equipment from Andimeshk to Turkmen port along with the Russian forces, when it collided with another train that was on this track in the distance from Gadok to Surgh Abad .

Locomotive near the station Train He is buried so that seeing his grave, other locomotive drivers will work more carefully .

Surrey station is the end of this Rail travel It is exciting with all kinds of natural landscapes from the desert to the mountains and forests .

Lorestan train, waterfall, spring, lagoon

The Lorestan train route has a lot of beauty and natural and historical attraction, part of which is from " Dorud " station to " Kishor " as Tourist railway station selected and travel tours take tourists for this route .

Lorestan tourist train route It is 74 km . It starts from the city of " Duroud " and reaches the station of " Kishor " .

Garme waterfall, Ozgen lagoon, Bisheh waterfall and Sulfur water spring are among the natural attractions of this railway .

Garme waterfall

Garme waterfall is located along the north-south railway and 23 kilometers southwest of Durud city .

five hundred meters long from the highest point to the point where it reaches Caesar river .

This waterfall has created a beautiful landscape in the heart of beautiful trees and plants of Lorestan nature .

Ozgen Lagoon

Azgen lagoon next to Qaroun mountain reflects the view of the mountain like a clear mirror and creates a spectacular view .

This beautiful seasonal wetland comes to life in the spring when the snow of Qaroun peak melts and flows towards the wetland .

lovers among the vegetation of oregano and mint, narcissus and lily .

To reach this wetland, you have to get off the train at Chamchid station and walk for an hour to reach the wetland .

Bisheh waterfall

Bisheh waterfall at Bisheh train station in Durood is one of the beautiful waterfalls of Lorestan province, which is located at the foot of Zagros mountain .

overflow down from the heart of the mountain and among the forest oak trees .

After falling 48 meters, Bisheh waterfall flows into Caesar river .

Lorestan tourist train It ends at the country station and returns to Durood again .

Tehran - Rasht; Plain, paddy field, forest

Train Tehran Rasht , Rail route It is another beautiful and spectacular route that passes through the plains and the beautiful nature of northern cities, forests and paddy fields and along rivers full of water .

The Tehran-Rasht train is itself a tourist attraction, and you can't take your eyes off the track and the window while watching the natural scenery on the way .

this Rail route It is in the northern part of the country and it is about 164 km long . Train Along the way, it passes through 52 tunnels and 17 bridges .

largest railway bridge in the country is Manjil Bridge, which is 1,430 meters long Rail route is used .

After passing through Tehran, the Tehran-Rasht train arrives at Siah Cheshme Qazvin station, and before reaching Rasht , there are Kohin, Lushan, Manjil, Rudbar and Imamzadeh Hashem stations .

 

supp

 

 Download Our Brochure

 

Tailor Made Tours

 

Women only tours to Iran

Our Most Popular Iran Travel Plans

  • Relaxing in mesmerizing nature of Iran in the summertime and enjoying the beautiful weather in Yilaq which means a place where you live in the summer.

    More Details
  • Going in-depth in Iran, visiting all the main hot spots plus visits to Hamedan, Ali Sadr cave, Qazvin, and finally the hot springs and the amazing nature of Sarein

    Tehran > Shiraz > Yazd > Isfahan > Abyaneh > Hamedan > Qazvin > Anzali > Sarein

    More Details
  • A quick visit to two main cities of old Iran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, quickly but magnificently. Both the cities have international airports for more flexibility. 

    Isfahan > Shiraz

    More Details
  • The must-see route in Iran, we will visit most of the major historical sites. Best tour to get if this is your first time traveling to Iran.

    Tehran > Shiraz > Yazd > Esfahan

    More Details
  • Short trip through the three major touristic cities of Iran to catch a glimpse of the beauty of the country. You can fly between the cities with lots of daily flights, also great quality private cars, trains, and buses are available.

    Tehran >  plane Shiraz car Isfahan

    More Details
  • Tehran > Ahvaz > Suse > Shiraz > Bavanat > Yazd > Esfahan > Golpaygan > Hamadan > Kermanshah

    17 Days

    A more thorough itinerary with emphasis on getting to know the history of Iran with a bit of nature to enjoy.

    More Details

Testimonials

  • Thank you very much for the excellently organized trip More Details
  • Thank you very much for letting us have a memorable stay with your nice family
    Thank you very much for letting us have a memorable stay with your nice family More Details
  • Thank you for giving us a short but overflowing trip to Iran More Details
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9