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Ahvaz is the capital of Khuzestan Province in the southwest of Iran. History of Ahvaz goes back to the beginning of the Sassanid dynasty. The city is located on the western line of Iran Railway System. If you plan to travel to Ahvaz by train, you should book your ticket in advance. In this article, you will find useful information about Ahvaz Train Station, popular train destinations from Ahvaz, duration of train travels, train ticket prices and more.
Services and Facilities
There are many public services available in Ahvaz train station for passengers' comfort. Ahvaz train station is wheelchair accessible. Some of the facilities are listed below;
- Information Center
- Mini Supermarket
- Luggage Trolley
- Prayer's Room
- Souvenir Shop
- Payphone
- Parking
- Buffet
- Toilet
- ATM
- Elevator
- Power Socket
- Drinking Fountain
Location of Ahvaz Railway Station
Ahvaz railway station is located on Sepah Boulevard in Hejrat Square. You can take a taxi to go to the train station in Ahvaz. There are Also city buses which can take you to Hejrat square.
Popular Train Destinations to/from Ahvaz (Departure, Stops, Duration, Train Types)
Ahvaz to Tehran Trains
As the capital of Iran, many people travel between Tehran and Ahvaz by train for different purposes. There are many places to visit in Tehran such as Golestan Palace and Tehran Grand Bazaar. Trains are available every day at different times of the day between Ahvaz and Tehran. The train types which are available between Tehran and Ahvaz are 4-bed compartments and 6-bed compartment. The duration of train travel from Ahvaz to Tehran is 16 hours. Ticket prices for trains from Ahvaz to Tehran start at 10€. On the way to Tehran from Ahvaz train stops on the stations shown below. Note that depending on the train timetable, not all the trains may stop on all the stations.
Ahvaz
Andimeshk
Sepid-Dasht
Dorud
Azna
Shazand
Arak
Qom
Tehran
Ahvaz to Mashhad Trains
Mashhad is one of the biggest cities in Iran. Imam Reza Holy Shrine is located in Mashhad and many Shia Muslims visit Mashhad each year. The duration of train travel from Ahvaz to Mashhad is about 27 hours. 4-bed compartments and 6-bed compartments trains are available between Ahvaz and Mashhad. The train ticket price from Ahvaz to Mashhad starts at 12€. On the way to Mashhad from Ahvaz, the train stops on the stations shown below. Note that depending on the train timetable, not all the trains may stop on all the stations.
Ahvaz
Andimeshk
Sepid-Dasht
Dorud
Azna
Shazand
Arak
Qom
Tehran
Semnan
Shahrud
Neghab
Neyshabur
Mashhad
Where to Stay near Ahvaz Train Station?
Ahvaz If you are looking for a budget hotel close to Ahvaz train station you can go to Bagh Moen Hotel or Persia Hotel which are 3-star hotels in Ahvaz. If you prefer to have a luxury stay in Ahvaz traditional houses you can go to Pars Ahvaz Hotel located which is a 5-star hotel in Ahvaz.
Where to Eat Near Ahvaz Train Station?
Around Ahvaz railway station you can go to Hejrat square (Rah-Ahan square among locals). There you can find plenty of restaurants. If you want to eat Persian Kebab you can go to Shamshiri Restaurant or KababSara Amirza. To try other Persian foods you can go to Khoosheh Traditional Restaurant which is on the other corner of Hejrat square.
Explore Ahvaz
The best time to visit Ahvaz is autumn, winter and early spring since the weather is really hot during summertime. Ahvaz is not the most popular destination for tourists visiting Iran, but you will find many attractions in this city. The city is located on the banks of Karun river which makes the city an attractive destination for tourists who are interested in urban walking. There are 8 bridges built on Karun river in Ahvaz like The White bridge and The Black bridge. Moein-al-Tojar House is a caravansary that remained from Qajar dynasty. While you are in Ahvaz you can visit Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System which is one UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran.
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