Mashhad Metro: Lines, Maps and Interchanges
How the central connections fit together
The Mashhad Metro is useful for journeys between the city’s main transport hubs and central districts. For visits to Imam Reza’s shrine, the connection between Lines 1 and 3 at Basij is an important addition to the network. Plan the final walk to your chosen shrine entrance as well as the rail journey.
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Mashhad Metro Overview
For a journey involving more than one line, identify the interchange before boarding. The mayor’s announcement on 9 August 2026 confirmed the opening of Basij on Line 3, providing a direct interchange with Line 1. Previously, that connection required travelling via Shariati on Line 2 and then Shohada.
The network has expanded in stages. A map showing future alignments is not evidence that every station is open. In particular, descriptions of the network as having only two operating lines are outdated: part of Line 3 is carrying passengers.
Lines of Mashhad Metro
Lines 1 and 2 form the established network, while Line 3 adds connections in central Mashhad. Basij links Lines 1 and 3; Shohada links Lines 2 and 3. These connections matter more for a visitor’s route than the eventual length of each planned line.
Mashhad Metro Map
The map above is a dated reference. For a journey across lines, distinguish Shariati (Lines 1 and 2), Basij (Lines 1 and 3) and Shohada (Lines 2 and 3).
Here, we introduce these lines along with the route of each:
Line One: Vakilabad to Shahid Hasheminejad Airport
Line 1, shown in green, links Vakilabad and Shahid Hasheminejad Airport. The station list published by Mashhad’s metro operator includes 24 stops, including Kowsar between Seyed Razi and Mellat Park.
| Station Name | Location Description |
|---|---|
| Vakilabad | Vakilabad Highway – Kouhestan Park |
| Kouhestan Park | End of Vakilabad – Intersection of Torghabeh – Shandiz |
| Namayeshgah (Exhibition) | Intersection of Vakilabad – Exhibition |
| Iqbal (Eghbal) Lahori | Intersection of Vakilabad – Iqbal Lahori |
| Sayad Shirazi | Intersection of Vakilabad – Sayad Shirazi |
| Sadaf | Intersection of Vakilabad – Sadaf |
| Haft Tir | Intersection of Vakilabad – Haft Tir |
| Daneshamuz | Intersection of Vakilabad – Daneshamuz |
| Seyed Razi | Intersection of Vakilabad – Seyed Razi |
| Kowsar | Vakilabad Boulevard at Kowsar Boulevard |
| Mellat Park | Intersection of Vakilabad – Mellat Park |
| Azadi | Azadi Square, Beginning of Malekabad Boulevard |
| Khayyam | Khayyam Junction |
| Felestin (Palestine) | Palestine Square |
| Taleghani | Ahmadabad Street, Taleghani Intersection |
| Ghaem | Beginning of Ghaem Street |
| Shariati | Dr. Shariati Square |
| Imam Khomeini | Bahar Street, Lashkar Intersection |
| Basij | Basij Square |
| Hefdeh Shahrivar | Hefdeh Shahrivar Intersection |
| Parvin Etesami | Intersection of Nokhresi, Parvin Etesami |
| Ghadir | Basij Boulevard, Beginning of Nokhresi Street |
| Bustan Rayhane | Proz Square, Beginning of Airport Entry |
| Shahid Hasheminejad Airport | Shahid Hasheminejad Airport |
- Route: This line spans from Vakilabad to Shahid Hasheminejad Airport. Marked in green on the map, it includes 24 kilometers and 24 stations throughout the city of Mashhad.
- Interchanges: Change at Shariati for Line 2 or at Basij for Line 3.
- Airport journeys: Use the operator’s departure information for the day of travel, especially if you need to reach the airport early or late.
- Park visits: Use the Line 1 station at Mellat Park. For Koohsangi Park, take Line 2 to Kuhsangi; change from Line 1 at Shariati.
Do not confuse Kouhestan Park on Line 1 with Kuhsangi on Line 2. They are separate stations serving different parts of the city. The airport is at the opposite end of Line 1 from Vakilabad.
Line Two: End of Tabarsi to Reza Town
Line 2, shown in blue, links Tabarsi and Shahid Fokouri (Rezashahr) across 13 stations. Change to Line 1 at Shariati.
| Station Name | Location Description |
|---|---|
| Tabarsi | End of North Tabarsi |
| Velayat | North Tabarsi between Streets 14 and 16 |
| Fajr | Fajr Square |
| Nabovat | Tabarsi Street, Gas Intersection |
| Shahid Moftah | Tabarsi Street, Electricity Intersection |
| Rahahan (Railways) | Railways Square |
| Shahada | Shahada Square |
| Saadi | Saadi Square |
| Shariati | Dr. Shariati Square |
| Alandasht | Kuhsangi Street, above Mollasadra Boulevard |
| Kuhsangi | End of Kuhsangi, Kuhsangi Park |
| Shahid Kaveh | Shahid Kaveh Square |
| Shahid Fokouri (Rezashahr) | Rezashahr |
- Route: From Tabarsi, Line 2 runs through the railway station and Shariati to Shahid Fokouri in Rezashahr.
- Opening stages: According to Farab, the Line 2 equipment and rolling-stock contractor, the first eight kilometres opened in 2017. Saadi and Shariati began trial operation in March 2018, and the connection to Line 1 formally opened on 7 May 2018.
- Railway station: Use Rah Ahan station on Line 2 for Mashhad’s railway station.
- Koohsangi Park: Kuhsangi station is on this line. From the railway station, board Line 2 at Rah Ahan for the journey towards Kuhsangi and Rezashahr.
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Line Three: Passenger Services and Further Extensions
- Status: Part of Line 3 is operating. The opening of Basij for passengers on 9 August 2026 connected it directly with Line 1. The operating section and the full planned alignment must be distinguished; a future station shown on a development map is not necessarily available for travel.
Line Four: Khaje Rabi to Shahrak Shahid Bahonar (Currently under construction)
- Status: Line 4 remains a construction project. In a Tasnim interview published on 20 October 2026, Mashhad Urban Railway Construction Company chief Kianoush Kiamarz reported about six kilometres of tunnel excavation, approaching Shohada Square. This is construction progress, not a passenger route to use for a shrine visit.
A Peaceful Pilgrimage Experience
For a visit combining the shrine with other sights, use the Mashhad travel guide to group your stops by area. Choose your metro line and interchange before boarding, then plan the walk from the station to the entrance you need.
Staying in Mashhad
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When comparing places to stay, consider the walk between your hotel and the nearest station as well as its distance from the shrine. OrientTrips hotel listings can help you compare accommodation options.
The Basij interchange update is based on the mayor’s announcement reported by Shahrara News on 9 August 2026.
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