Tehran Metro offers an efficient solution for navigating the city and avoiding traffic, ensuring a reliable timetable for daily commutes.

If you live in Tehran or have visited the capital, you’ve likely used one of its metro stations. As of 2024, the Tehran Metro operates seven active lines: six urban lines with two branches and one intercity line. Plans by the Metro Company aim to expand the network to 11 lines in the future.

The expanding Tehran Metro network can feel overwhelming for occasional riders. This guide by SURFIRAN provides comprehensive assistance for locating stations, navigating routes, and understanding train schedules.

Tehran Metro Map 2025

By downloading the high-resolution Tehran Metro map, you can easily locate each station along with clear directions for your journey.

Line 1

Line 1, marked in red, connects northern and southern Tehran, running from Tajrish to Kahrizak with 29 stations over a 36-kilometer stretch. The journey takes approximately 71 minutes. Since its opening in 2001, all 29 stations are now operational, with the northern terminal, Zafaraniyeh Station, under design. Line 1 intersects with six other lines.

Line 2

Tehran’s Line 2 is the busiest route, linking the city’s west and east. Marked in dark blue, it spans 22 stations over 26 kilometers from Sadeghiyeh Square (which also connects to the Tehran-Karaj route) and takes around 45 minutes. Each station on Line 2 is operational, and the line intersects with six other lines. Opened in 1999, Line 2 is among Tehran’s oldest routes.

Line 3

Highlighted in light blue, Line 3 covers 35 kilometers from the northeast to the south of Tehran. Out of its 28 stations, 25 are active, with an approximate travel time of 61 minutes. The line begins at Qaem Station in Qaem Town and ends at Azadegan Station, intersecting with four other lines.

Line 3’s northern terminal has two initial stations: Qaem and Bahonar, converging at Nobonyad Station. Stations Shahid Bahonar and Niavaran are still in the planning phase. The first stations on Line 3 were launched in 2012.

Line 4

Line 4, marked in yellow, runs east to west and was inaugurated in 2008. Near its western end, the Bimeh Station branches off toward Mehrabad Airport Terminals 1, 2, 4, and 6. The line intersects with seven other metro lines, terminating at Eram-e-Sabz Station, located along the Tehran-Karaj route.

Spanning 24 kilometers with 22 stations (20 of which are operational), this line has a travel time of about 46 minutes. Two stations remain under construction.

Line 5 (Intercity)

Line 5 is an intercity line, stretching from Sadeghiyeh Square in western Tehran to the Shahid Qassem Soleimani Station. Marked in green, it covers 42 kilometers with 13 stations and a 57-minute travel time. You may have seen this line along the Tehran-Qazvin highway.

Line 6

Line 6 connects northwest and southeast Tehran and appears in pink on the map. Of its 31 stations, 23 are operational across a 32-kilometer route, which takes 58 minutes. The line opened in 2017, with eastern and western segments linking Valiasr and Shahid Arman Ali Vardi (Kuhsar), as well as Dolatabad and Valiasr stations.

Line 7

With 22 stations (21 of which are active), Line 7 appears in purple and had a phased opening in 2017. However, due to safety concerns, the line briefly suspended operations later that year. The 27-kilometer route takes 46 minutes and intersects with five other lines. The under-construction Takhti Square Station is expected to open soon.

Parand City Extension (Line 1 Branch)

Opened in 2016, this line connects Shahid-Baqershahr to Imam Khomeini International Airport with five stations: Shahid, Baqershahr, Shahr-e-Aftab Exhibition, Vavan, Imam Khomeini Airport, and Parand City. It spans 49 kilometers and takes about 55 minutes.

Mehrabad Airport Extension (Line 4 Branch)

This branch extends from Bimeh Station to Terminals 1, 2, 4, and 6 of Mehrabad Airport, covering 2 kilometers in approximately four minutes.

Accessible Stations Map for Wheelchair Users

Tehran Metro has made several stations accessible for people with disabilities across different city areas. The following stations are equipped for wheelchair access:

• Line 1: Gheytariyeh, Dr. Shariati, Mirdamad, Shahid Beheshti, Shahid Mofateh, Shohada-ye Haftom-e-Tir, Saadi, Imam Khomeini, Khayam, Shoosh, Terminal-e-Jonub, Shahid Bokharaee, Javanmard, Shahr-e-Rey, Refinery, Shahid, Imam Khomeini Airport, Imam Khomeini Shrine, and Kahrizak.
• Line 2: Tehran (Sadeghiyeh), Shahid Beheshti, Shahid Mofateh, Sharif University, Shadman, Imam Khomeini Square, Imam Hossein Square, Shahid Madani, Sabz, Janbazan, University of Science and Technology, Shahid Bagheri, and Tehran Pars.
• Line 3: Shahid Mofateh, Shahid Beheshti, Shahid Ghodousi.
• Line 4: Shadman and Eram-e-Sabz.
• Line 5: Sadeghiyeh, Eram-e-Sabz, Azadi Stadium, Chitgar, Iran Khodro, Wardavard, Garm Darreh, Atmosphere, Karaj, Mohammadi Shahr, and Golshahr.
• Line 6: Shohada-ye Haftom-e-Tir, Imam Hossein, Amirkabir, and Kian Shahr.
• Line 7: Modafean-e-Salamat, Mohammadieh Square, and Basij.

Tehran Metro Accessibility for Visually Impaired Passengers

In recent years, certain Tehran Metro stations have been optimized for easier use by visually impaired and blind passengers. These stations feature specific color codes to assist in identification and routing for those with limited vision, along with designated pathways for the blind. Below is a list of optimized lines and stations for visually impaired accessibility.

Line 1: Imam Khomeini Airport, Shahr-e-Aftab Exhibition, Shahr-e-Rey, Shoosh, 15 Khordad, Imam Khomeini, Darvazeh Dolat, Shohada-ye Haftom-e-Tir, Shahid Mofateh, Shahid Beheshti, Mosalla Imam Khomeini, Shahid Hemmat, Shahid Haqqani, Dr. Shariati, Gheytariyeh, Shahid Sadr, Gheytariyeh, and Tajrish.

Line 2: Farhangsara, Shahid Bagheri, University of Science and Technology, Sabz, Janbazan, Fadak, Imam Hossein, Darvazeh Shemiran, Baharestan, Mellat, Imam Khomeini, Shahid Navab Safavi, Shadman, and Tarasht.

Line 3: Nobonyad, Khajeh Abdollah Ansari, Shahid Beheshti, Meydan-e-Jahad, Theater-e-Shahr, Mahdieh, Rah Ahan, Javadieh, Zamzam, Shariati Town, and Nematabad.

Line 4: Nabard, Shohada Square, Darvazeh Shemiran, Darvazeh Dolat, Ferdowsi, Theater-e-Shahr, Meydan-e-Enqelab, Towhid, Shadman, Azadi Square, Ekbatan Town, and Allameh Jafari.

Line 5: Azadi Stadium, Chitgar, Iran Khodro, and Wardavard.

Line 6: Shahid Sattari, Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani, Yadgar Imam, Marzdaran, Azmayesh Town, Kargar, Tarbiat Modarres University, Shohada-ye Haftom-e-Tir, Imam Hossein, Shohada Square, Amir Kabir, Shohada-ye Heftom-e-Tir, Shahid Rezai, Basij, Kiyan Shahr, and Dolatabad.

Line 7: Basij, Ahang, Chelton Dolab, Shohada-ye Haftom-e-Tir, Mahdieh, Komail, Roudaki, Shahid Navab Safavi, Modafean-e-Salamat, Milad Tower, San’at Square, and Shahid Dadman.

Tehran Metro Lines

The Tehran Metro comprises seven main lines. Lines 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 operate entirely within the city, while Line 5 connects Tehran to Golshahr in Karaj. Line 1 runs both urban and intercity, with a branch near its terminal stations leading toward Imam Khomeini Airport.

Tehran Metro’s expansion plan aims for 11 lines in total. By the summer of 2024, the network covered approximately 296 kilometers with 159 stations. An estimated 2.5 million passengers use the metro daily, with record daily passenger numbers reaching 2,950,000.

Tehran Metro Line 1

Line 1 Train Schedule

On weekdays (Saturday to Thursday), Line 1 operates from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., while on Fridays and holidays, it runs from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The section to Imam Khomeini Airport operates from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The urban segment of Line 1 takes around 71 minutes, while the intercity portion requires about 55 minutes.

Line 1 Stations

• Zafaraniyeh (under design)
• Tajrish
• Gheytariyeh
• Sadr
• Gheytariyeh
• Dr. Shariati
• Mirdamad
• Shahid Haqqani
• Shahid Hemmat
• Mosalla Imam Khomeini
• Shahid Beheshti (Intersects with Line 3)
• Shahid Mofateh
• Shohada-ye Haftom-e-Tir (Intersects with Line 6)
• Taleghani
• Darvazeh Dolat (Intersects with Line 4)
• Saadi
• Imam Khomeini (Intersects with Line 2)
• 15 Khordad
• Khayam
• Mohammadieh Square (Intersects with Line 7)
• Shoosh
• Terminal-e-Jonub
• Shahid Bokharaei
• Aliabad
• Javanmard-e-Qassab
• Shahr-e-Rey
• Refinery
• Shahid – Baqershahr (Branch to Imam Khomeini Airport and Parand City)
• Imam Khomeini Shrine
• Kahrizak

Imam Khomeini Airport Metro Route Stations

• Shahid – Baqershahr
• Shahr-e-Aftab
• Vavan (under construction)
• Imam Khomeini Airport
• Parand City

Train Schedule for Line 1

From Tajrish Station

From Shahr-e-Rey Station

Schedule for Line 1 Branch to Imam Khomeini Airport

From Shahid-Baqershahr Station

From Parand City

Tehran Metro Line 2

Line 2 Train Schedule

Line 2 operates as follows:

• Saturday to Wednesday: 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday and Holidays: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Line 2 Stations

• Tehran Sadeghiyeh (Start of Line 5 to Golshahr)
• Tarasht
• Sharif University
• Shadman (Intersection with Line 4)
• Shahid Navab Safavi (Intersection with Line 7)
• Meydan-e-Horr
• Imam Ali University
• Hassan Abad
• Imam Khomeini (Intersection with Line 1)
• Mellat
• Baharestan
• Darvazeh Shemiran (Intersection with Line 4)
• Imam Hossein (Intersection with Line 6)
• Shahid Madani
• Sablan
• Fadak
• Janbazan
• Sabz
• University of Science and Technology
• Shahid Bagheri
• Tehran Pars
• Farhang Sara

Line 2 Train Schedule from Tehran (Sadeghiyeh) Station

Line 2 Train Schedule from Farhang Sara Station

Tehran Metro Line 3

Line 3 Train Schedule

Traveling the full route takes approximately one hour. The operating hours are as follows:

• Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday and Holidays: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Line 3 Stations

• Shahid Bahonar (under design)
• Niavaran Park (under construction)
• Qaem
• Shahid Mahallati
• Aqdasieh
• Nobonyad
• Hossein Abad
• Heravi Square
• Shahid Zein al-Din
• Khajeh Abdollah Ansari
• Shahid Sayyad Shirazi
• Shahid Ghodousi
• Sohrevardi
• Shahid Beheshti (Intersection with Line 1)
• Mirza-ye Shirazi
• Meydan-e-Jahad
• Meydan-e-Valiasr
• Theater-e-Shahr (Intersection with Line 4)

Line 3 Stations (Continued)

• Valiasr Street (Intersection with Line 2; under construction)
• Moniriyeh
• Mahdieh Tehran (Intersection with Line 7)
• Rah Ahan (Train Station)
• Javadieh
• Zamzam
• Shariati Town
• Abdol Abad
• Nemat Abad
• Azadegan

Line 3 Train Schedule

From Qaem Station

From Azadegan Station

Tehran Metro Line 4

Line 4 Train Schedule

Traveling the full length of Line 4 takes approximately 50 minutes. Operating hours are:

• Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday and Holidays: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The branch line operates:

• Saturday to Thursday: 5:37 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday: 6:07 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Line 4 Stations

• Shahid Kolahdooz
• Niroo-ye Havaii
• Nabard
• Piroozi
• Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
• Shohada Square (Intersection with Line 6)
• Darvazeh Shemiran (Intersection with Line 2)
• Darvazeh Dolat (Intersection with Line 1)
• Ferdowsi
• Theater-e-Shahr (Intersection with Line 3)
• Meydan-e Enqelab-e Eslami
• Towhid (Intersection with Line 7)
• Shadman (Intersection with Line 2)
• Dr. Habibollah
• Ostadh Mo’in
• Azadi Square
• Bimeh (Branch line to Mehrabad Airport)
• Ekbatan Town
• Eram-e-Sabz (Intersection with Line 5)
• Allameh Jafari
• Ayatollah Kashani (Under construction; Intersection with Line 6)
• Jannat Abad (Under construction)

Branch Line Stations from Bimeh to Mehrabad Airport

• Bimeh
• Mehrabad Airport Terminals 1 and 2
• Mehrabad Airport Terminals 4 and 6

Line 4 Train Schedule

From Shahid Kolahdooz Station

From Allameh Jafari Station

Branch Line Schedule to Mehrabad Airport

From Bimeh Station

From Mehrabad Airport Terminals 1 and 2

Tehran Metro Line 5

Line 5 Train Schedule

Travel time between Sadeghiyeh and Golshahr stations is approximately 57 minutes. The express service takes 30 minutes to Karaj and 40 minutes to Golshahr. Operating hours for Line 5:

• Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday and Holidays: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For the Golshahr – Shahid Qasem Soleimani route:

• Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Friday and Holidays: 6:50 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Line 5 Stations

• Soleimani Station
• Fakhrizadeh
• Golshahr
• Mohammad Shahr
• Karaj
• Atmosphere
• Garmdareh
• Vardavard
• Iran Khodro
• Chitgar
• Azadi Stadium
• Eram-e-Sabz (Intersection with Line 4)
• Sadeghiyeh, Tehran (Intersection with Line 2)

Line 5 Train Schedule

From Tehran (Sadeghiyeh) Station

From Golshahr Station

Express Train Schedule

Express Trains from Tehran (Sadeghiyeh)

Express Trains from Golshahr

Train Schedule to Soleimani Station and Return

From Golshahr Station

From Soleimani (Hashtgerd) Station

Tehran Metro Line 6

Line 6 Train Schedule

The full route of Line 6 takes approximately one hour. Operating hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m..

Line 6 Stations

• Arman Ali Vardi (Kuhsar)
• Shohada-ye Kon
• Shahran
• Shahr-e Ziba
• Ayatollah Kashani
• Sattari
• Ashrafi Esfahani
• Yadgar-e-Imam
• Marzdaran
• Shahrak-e Azmayesh
• Tarbiat Modares University
• Kargar
• Laleh Park
• Meydan-e Valiasr (Intersection with Line 3)
• Nejatollahi (Under construction)
• Shohada-ye Haftom-e-Tir (Intersection with Line 1)
• Bahar-e-Shiraz
• Sarbaz (Under construction)
• Imam Hossein (Intersection with Line 2)
• Meydan-e Shohada (Intersection with Line 4)
• Amir Kabir
• Shohada-ye Heftom-e-Shahrivar (Under construction; Intersection with Line 7)
• Meydan-e Khorasan (Under construction)
• Rezai
• Basij
• Kiyan Shahr
• Dolatabad
• Cheshmeh Ali (Under construction)
• Ibn-e-Babouyeh (Under construction)
• Meydan-e Hazrat Abdol Azim (Under construction)
• Shrine of Hazrat Abdol Azim (Under construction)

Line 6 Train Schedule

From Dolatabad Station

From Arman Ali Vardi (Kuhsar) Station

Tehran Metro Line 7

Line 7 Train Schedule

Currently, Line 7 spans approximately 25 kilometers and the journey takes around 46 minutes. Operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m..

Line 7 Stations

• Ketab Square
• Dadman
• San’at Square
• Milad Tower
• Goft-o-Goo Park
• Tarbiat Modares University (Intersection with Line 6)
• Modafe’an-e-Salamat
• Towhid (Intersection with Line 4)
• Navab-e-Safavi (Intersection with Line 2)
• Roudaki
• Komail
• Beryanak
• Helal-e-Ahmar
• Mahdieh (Intersection with Line 3)
• Mohammadieh Square (Intersection with Line 1)
• Molavi
• Qiyam Square
• Shohada-ye Heftom-e-Shahrivar (Intersection with Line 6)
• Chelton Dolab
• Ahang
• Basij
• Takhti Stadium (Under construction)

Line 7 Train Schedule

Line 7 Train Schedule

From Basij Station

From San’at Square Station

Tehran Suburban Train Lines

Suburban trains connect major metropolitan areas with their surrounding suburban regions, providing efficient transport for residents commuting to city centers for work, shopping, or medical appointments. These trains, managed by the Iran National Railway Company, operate from Tehran’s main railway station and serve five main routes.

Tehran – Parand Suburban Train

Due to Parand’s population growth and daily commuting needs, this line facilitates efficient travel between Parand and Tehran. The journey takes about one hour, providing a faster option than buses or taxis, which can take up to two hours in traffic. The ticket price for summer 2024 is 5,200 Toman, valid until October 21.

Tehran – Qom – Jamkaran Suburban Train

A popular choice for travelers, especially for religious purposes, this train line offers limited service, with increased availability on special occasions. Travel time is approximately two hours. Ticket prices for summer 2024 are 19,500 Toman to Qom and 20,800 Toman to Jamkaran, valid until October 21.

Tehran – Karaj – Hashtgerd – Qazvin Suburban Train

Serving high-demand areas, this route includes Shahr-e-Qods, Karaj, Hashtgerd, Abyek, and Qazvin stations. Fares for summer 2024 are 5,200 Toman to Karaj or Hashtgerd, 19,500 Toman to Qazvin, and 23,400 Toman to Takestan, valid until October 21.

Tehran – Garmsar – Firuzkuh Suburban Train

This line has limited daily service. Travelers are advised to confirm schedules for Firuzkuh in advance. Ticket prices are 13,000 Toman, valid until October 21.

Tehran – Pishva – Emamzadeh Suburban Train

Popular among students, this line serves high commuter demand. The fare for summer 2024 is 5,200 Toman, valid until October 21.

Types and Prices of Metro Tickets

Tehran’s metro system has evolved from paper tickets in 1998 to smart cards and QR-coded tickets today. Smart cards offer distance-based pricing, which provides a refund at the exit gate if the maximum distance isn’t traveled. They are widely used across the metro and BRT bus networks, and since 2015, QR-coded magnetic tickets have become a popular option for seamless, efficient travel.

Special Group Metro Cards

These cards are available for students, veterans, families of martyrs, and social welfare recipients, with a one-time issuance fee of 15,000 Toman. The cards are valid for one year and can be renewed annually at the Tehran Electronic Services Office.

Conclusion

Tehran’s metro system is an efficient and cost-effective way for tourists to explore the city’s rich attractions and diverse neighborhoods. With this guide, navigating lines, stations, and ticket options becomes simple, helping you make the most of your visit. For further assistance or any metro-related tips, feel free to share your questions or experiences below. Ready to explore Tehran with ease? Plan your metro routes and start your journey across this fascinating city today!