How to Travel to and from Bandar Abbas, Iran – 2024 Transport Tips

  1. Transportation from Tehran to Bandar Abbas 

Distance from Tehran to Bandar Abbas is approximately 1280km (14hours)  it usually takes 14 hours by car😨

I actually don't think many people would travel directly from Tehran to Bandar Abbas by bus. I'm wondering if it might be better to just spend $40 and take a flight.  

Domestic flights within Iran are very affordable.  The only challenge is that it's difficult for you to book them online. 

You can probably make reservations in advance through a travel agency or with the help of a friend The price of a one-way flight ticket from Tehran to Bandar Abbas ranges from 3.8 million tomans to 6.9 million tomans. 

 The typical price hovers around 4 million tomans. Converting to dollars, it's approximately $48 to $86, depending on the exchange rate.  

Flight times are available throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening. 

There are various options like 21:00, 10:00, 18:00, 05:00, 06:00, but since the times differ by date, it doesn't seem like there's a completely fixed schedule. 

 Perhaps, information about land routes to Bandar Abbas would mainly be of interest to people departing from Isfahan or Shiraz To take a bus from Tehran to Bandar Abbas, you need to board at the South Terminal of Iran. 

The price online is about 860,000-880,000 tomans(10~11$, 80000toman : 1$ 2025.04.24) Offline prices are somewhat higher(This is the online booking price, and the actual price may be 10-50% higher depending on the bus class when purchased in person) Schedules exist from afternoon to evening hours, and depending on the day of the week, tickets might also be available in the morning.

However, the schedule I checked shows mostly afternoon to evening departures. If you cannot book tickets in advance, it would be best to expect bus schedules in the afternoon and evening hours. 

 The journey takes at least 12 hours. This is the optimal time when there is no traffic congestion. 

Tehran's city center often experience heavy traffic depending on the time of day. 

 At the bus terminals in each city, there are shared taxis that depart once they have collected several passengers

(I confirmed this in Tehran and Isfahan, Shiraz. I'm not sure if there are taxis that go to Bandar Abbas. 

If they do exist, you would probably pay around $20-30 per person.) 

 If four people share a taxi, each person would spend around $20~30, but I don't recommend this if you have a lot of luggage. 

Typical Iranian taxis have very small trunks with limited space for luggage. Note: Unlike other countries, express buses in Iran don't frequently stop at rest areas. 

They typically make stops every 3-4 hours(or more), and on an 8-hour journey, I once experienced only one rest stop. 

Prepare a budget of around $10-15 for ticket. 

Caution: The exchange rate for Iranian Toman fluctuates significantly. 

In 2024, it was 56,000 Toman to 1 USD, but in January-February 2025, it soared to 120,000 Toman to 1 USD. 

Currently, it stands at 80,000 Toman to 1 USD.  

2. Information about nearby cities around Bandar Abbas 

Here are the nearby cities that can be reached from Bandar Abbas bus terminal  I arrived in Bandar Abbas in July, and despite it being early morning, the air was extremely hot.😂 

Screenshot with Google Maps

 Shiraz  زاﺮﯿﺷ 

 Kerman  نﺎﻣﺮﮐ 

 Bandar Abbas سﺎﺒﻋرﺪﻨﺑ 

 Qeshm  ﻢﺸﻗ 

 Hormuz ﺰﻣﺮھ 

 Chabahar رﺎﮫﺑﺎﭼ 

 Zahedan ناﺪھاز 

 Zabol  ﻞﺑاز

Bandar Abbas <-> Shiraz  زاﺮﯿﺷ (many bus services available from 08:30 AM to 23:59 PM. Approximately 570,000 Toman, about $7)

Bandar Abbas <-> Isfahan (Bus services available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Approximately 780,000 Toman, about $10)

Bus services from Bandar Abbas to Isfahan are limited. About 4 different bus services are confirmed between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, with varying schedules and options depending on the day. Approximately 750,000 Toman. 

Bandar Abbas <-> Kerman (Bus services available from 08:00 AM to 23:00 PM. Approximately 560,000 Toman, about $7) 

Bandar Abbas <-> Zahedan (Not many bus options available Buses operate from morning to afternoon, but they often sell out quickly or there aren't many schedules available. It's better to book your bus in advance. There's a slight possibility that buses might be sold out on the day of travel, so I recommend visiting early in the morning to purchase tickets or booking for the next day. Approximately 560,000 Toman, about $7)

Bandar Abbas <-> Zabol 

There are no confirmed options available. It would be better for you to go to Zahedan and use a taxi or bus from there.

 Bandar Abbas ferry schedule

Bandar Abbas <-> Qeshm,Hormoz Bandar Abbas ship Schedule You can check the schedule every day. 

I couldn't find a way to book tickets in advance. If you visit the link above, you can find the status of the day's boat services and departure dates. 

There are boats to Hormuz and Qeshm islands every morning and afternoon.  However, schedules may vary slightly between peak and off-peak seasons, and boat services might be canceled or postponed depending on the weather and wave conditions on the day. I arrived at Bandar Abbas port early at 7 AM, and the staff there informed me in advance that there would be no boats today due to the weather.

I was devastated, but fortunately, the situation improved a bit in the afternoon, and after waiting for 5 hours, I was finally able to board a boat departing in the afternoon. 

 Based on my experience visiting there, always keep in mind the possibility that boats may not depart depending on weather conditions, and visit early in the morning. 

It is very difficult for foreigners to make reservations in advance without a guide, and the ticketing machines there only work for locals. 

Foreigners must purchase tickets directly through the ticket office staff later. For locals, it costs around 105,000 tomans, but I understand it's a bit more expensive for foreigners. 

I don't remember the price well, I'm sorry. I'm not certain, but I think I paid a bit more because I'm a foreigner. I really can't recall the exact price... I believe it was around $10.

Bandar Abbas  <->  Yazd دﺰﯾ (Bus services available from 12:00 PM to 19:00 PM. Approximately 500,000 Toman, about $6~7) 

There aren't many bus services here either. Tickets sell out quickly as the date approaches. I checked that for nearby dates, there were only 3 bus options remaining

 Bandar Abbas <-> Chabahar 

Unfortunately, I must tell you that the only transportation between these two places is by taxi. There are two alternative methods. 

One option is to go from Bandar Abbas to Tehran, and then take a flight from Tehran to Chabahar. The other option is to take a taxi from Bandar Abbas directly to Chabahar. 

If you take a taxi, you would need to pay around $100. Also, the road is dangerous and it takes about 15 hours. Please read the precautions again. 

The bus prices mentioned above are for online reservations. Prices may differ by 10-50% or more when purchasing offline, depending on the bus options. 

However, bus tickets are not expensive compared to other countries

 

Please read the precautions again

The bus prices mentioned above are for online reservations. Prices may differ by 10-50% or more when purchasing offline, depending on the bus options. However, bus tickets are not expensive compared to other countries

For long-distance intercity travel, buses don't frequently stop at rest areas. 

During an 8 hour journey, the bus might stop at a rest area only once, so please keep this in mind. Bus schedule options and prices may vary by date. 

Bus schedules can change depending on holidays, off-season, and peak season. 

The exchange rate in Iran fluctuates severely. 

As of 2024: 58,000 Toman : 1 USD January-February 2025: 110,000-120,000 Toman : 1 USD April 23, 2025: 80,000 Toman : 1 USD.

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