Tehran Railway Station is a departure and arrival point for rail journeys from the capital, as well as a building of historical interest. For a traveller, the key distinction is between the passenger station, the wider railway grounds and any separate vehicle-delivery point. Start with the station and service printed on your booking.
You can compare journeys through OrientTrips’ train-ticket search. Read the available service’s departure date, station, accommodation class and arrival details together, rather than choosing only by destination name.
This guide brings together the station’s historical context and the details to consider when planning an arrival or departure. Keep your booking reference, travel document and onward address accessible during the journey.
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History of Tehran Railway Station
Tehran’s station developed during the expansion of Iran’s railway system under Reza Shah. UNESCO dates construction of the Trans-Iranian Railway from 1927 to 1938; these dates describe the railway project as a whole. Mohammad Hassan Talebian’s 2022 heritage presentation includes photographs of Tehran Station dated 1934–1936 alongside a 2017 comparison. The images provide a documented way to compare the historic station building with its later appearance.
A British diplomatic dispatch dated 17 October 1927 records the selection of a site south of Tehran for the railway station. The surviving passenger building faces Railway Square. The wider railway grounds extend beyond the area passengers use to reach the platforms.
Tehran Railway Lines
Tehran is a hub for journeys in several directions. The destinations below illustrate the reach of the network. Search by date and confirm the departure station on your ticket.
- Tehran – Mashhad railway line
- Tehran – Tabriz railway line
- Tehran – Isfahan railway line
- Tehran – Bandar Abbas railway line
- Tehran – Rasht railway line
For Mashhad and other destinations, compare the services listed for your travel date. The ticket identifies both the station and the class you have booked.
Facilities at the Station
Allow time to find your platform and buy anything you need before boarding. The station’s services have included the facilities below. For a specific need, such as step-free boarding or long-stay parking, use the passenger information desk or ask your operator when booking.
- Store
- Prayer room
- Parking
- Information booth
- Public telephone
- Restrooms
- Ticket booths for all transportation companies
- Internet
- ATM
- Mini-market
- Food stalls
- Hotel reservation booth
Information and Address of Tehran Railway Station
- Address: Tehran, Valiasr Street, south side of Railway Square, Tehran Railway Station
- Railway passenger enquiries: 021-5149. RAI public-relations notices identify this as the passenger information line. Keep your booking reference and train details ready when making an enquiry.
- Official website of the railway station: rai.ir
Access to Tehran Railway Station
There are various ways to access Tehran Railway, and you can choose one of these methods based on your location:
- Railway Station Metro Station: The Railway Station Metro is located on Line 3 of the metro. Through the Theatre City, Valiasr Square, and Shahid Beheshti stations, you can connect from Lines 4, 6, and 1 to Line 3 of the metro.
- Access via bus: One of the most important lines leading to Tehran Railway Station is the north-to-south BRT bus line, starting from Tajrish Square in the north of the city and, after a long distance, reaching the south of the city and the final station, Tehran Railway.
- Access using a personal car, taxi, and online services like Snapp and Tapsi is also possible, but using a personal vehicle is not recommended due to the crowded streets leading to it, in addition to the increase in traffic levels and the need to pay for parking.
Vehicle Transport
In addition to passenger wagons, the railway company provides double-decker car transport wagons that can be attached to passenger trains. After purchasing a car transport ticket, you can send your vehicle to your desired destination. For vehicle delivery, you must hand over your vehicle a few hours before the time stated on the ticket. If the train departs in the early hours of the morning, you need to deliver the car the day before the departure.
Vehicle Delivery Location at Tehran Railway Station
For vehicle delivery, you must visit the freight warehouse of Tehran Railway Station. This warehouse is located in the Javadiyeh neighborhood, Vahdat-e-Islami Street, Shoush Street, near Tehran Railway Station.
Distance from Terminals and Airport to Tehran Railway Station
Important locations around Tehran Railway Station include the West and South Terminals and Imam Khomeini Airport. Below, we provide the precise distance and addresses to these places from Tehran Railway Station.
- Railway to West Terminal: 11 kilometers
- Railway to South Terminal: 5 kilometers
- Railway to Imam Khomeini Airport: 45 kilometers
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Tehran Hotels
Hotels Near Tehran Railway Station
Several hotels are situated around the railway station. The names and addresses of some of these hotels are listed below:
Persia Hotel Tehran 2
This three-star hotel has 65 accommodation units. Persia Hotel is located 500 meters from the railway station, at the beginning of Valiasr Street, before Mokhtari intersection.
Herandi Hotel Tehran
Herandi Hotel, situated 3 kilometers from the railway station, has 35 rooms and is located on Herandi Street.
Akhavan Hotel Tehran
- This hotel is located on North Khiyam Street, opposite City Park, opposite Sur Esrafil, and is a one-star hotel with 43 rooms.
Guesthouses Near Tehran Railway Station
The closest guesthouses around the station, along with their addresses, are listed below:
- Shahed Guesthouse Tehran: The address of this guesthouse is on Valiasr Street, after the Mokhtari intersection. It has 19 rooms.
- Mahtab Guesthouse Tehran: This guesthouse is located towards Valiasr Street from Qazvin Square and has 24 rooms.
Conclusion
Build your travel plan around the actual train departure, then add the time needed to reach the passenger entrance and continue to your platform. Treat an airport connection and a vehicle shipment as separate arrangements, each with its own timing. A hotel described as being near the railway station should be assessed by the route to the entrance you will use, as well as by distance.
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