Iran road trip: Moscow to the Persian Gulf, 2,643 km
A 2643.3 km road route from Moscow through Iran to the Persian Gulf, passing through Iran's key cities, including Isfahan, Shiraz and Qeshm Island, showcasing a variety of landscapes from historic centers to desert regions.
- Distance
- 2643.3 km
- Duration
- 22 days
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Тебриз, Восточный Азербайджан, Иран
- End
- Йезд, Йезд, Иран
- Stops
- 9
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Тебриз, Восточный Азербайджан, Иран
- Исфахан, Исфахан, Иран
- Шираз, Фарс, Иран
- Бушир, Бушир, Иран
- دهستان حومه, Хормозган, Иран
- Бендер-Аббас, Хормозган, Иран
- دهستان رودبار, Керман, Иран
- Керман, Керман, Иран
- Йезд, Йезд, Иран
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- A carnet de passage (international customs document) is required to enter Iran by car. It can be obtained from the automobile federation by filling out documents and making a deposit of 20-30% of the cost of the car. Document d
- Transport
- The route from Russia to Iran: Moscow → Georgia (you need a passport and insurance) → Armenia (an environmental fee of 1600 rubles is added) → the border of Iran. Russians need a visa, citizens of Belarus do not need a visa.
- Save money
- Fuel in Iran is very cheap: diesel costs about 500-600 rubles per 60 liters. However, it is difficult to refuel - you need a special card. Ask the local driver to share the quota on his map and refuel the car with his help
- Transport
- There are no visible price tags for fuel at gas stations in Iran. Each local driver has a special card with a certain quota for gasoline and diesel. For diesel cars, ask the refueler to find a driver with a quota.
- Avoid
- Traffic on the roads of Iranian cities is chaotic, there are practically no rules. Drivers drive wherever they want. Drive slowly and carefully, especially in cities - a slow pace gives time for maneuvers from cars, motorcyclists and pedestrians
- Where to stay
- There are hostels in Iran where you can take a shower for free even without accommodation. The Park for Night app helps you find safe parking lots and overnight campsites with access to toilets and water.
- Tip
- An entrance ticket to the ancient city of Persepolis costs 7 million Iranian reais for two. Parking nearby: R$150,000 for the main space, plus a valet parking surcharge of R$50,000 may be required.
- Timing
- The Pink Mosque (Mosque of Roses) in Shiraz is best visited in the morning hours when the sun is shining. The sun's rays pass through the stained glass windows and create beautiful patterns on the floor and carpets. Visit early, before the arrival of tourists.
- Tip
- Naqshe Jahan Square in Isfahan is the second largest square in the world. On the square there are mosques, palaces and shopping arcades of the XVI century. Filming on the square is allowed.
- Timing
- It takes a minimum of 2-3 weeks to travel to the main attractions of Iran from north to south. In 2 weeks, you can drive about 10,000 km, but there will be no time left for a good rest.
- Food
- Various street food is sold on the streets of Iran. Locals often treat travelers to food and drinks for free. Do not refuse - this is a manifestation of Iranian hospitality.
- Transport
- In Iran, mostly old cars brought before the 1979 revolution. There are very few modern cars. Consider this when planning - car services may have problems with spare parts for new cars.
Video on this route
In IRAN by car! Is it really that DANGEROUS!?