City in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran
Getting around Mashhad
How to get around Mashhad
Taxis, Snapp and a growing metro cover the city; the shrine area is walkable. Flights and overnight trains link Tehran, but war has disrupted services.
Ways to get around Mashhad
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi or Snapp | Cheap by Western standards | Agree fares before boarding; Snapp needs an Iranian number |
| Mashhad Metro | A few cents | Line 1 serves the shrine area; women-only carriages |
| Overnight train to Tehran | Inexpensive | About 12 h; check war-time schedules |
Ride-hailing apps in Mashhad
- Foreign cards don't work; pay cash. Ask your hotel to order a Snapp or arrange a driver.
Arriving in Mashhad
Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad (MHD)
Taxi to the center about 30–40 min. Flights have been disrupted by the war; check airspace and airline status.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. A 1968 IDP is required. Accidents are common; women riding motorbikes risk arrest.
- Onward travel in Iran: Normally cheap domestic flights, VIP buses and trains. In 2026, strikes have damaged airports, railways, roads and bridges, and services change at short notice.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Mashhad?
No. Use Snapp, Tapsi instead.
What's the best way to get around Mashhad?
Taxis, Snapp and a growing metro cover the city; the shrine area is walkable. Flights and overnight trains link Tehran, but war has disrupted services.
How do I get from the airport to Mashhad?
Taxi to the center about 30–40 min. Flights have been disrupted by the war; check airspace and airline status.
Is Mashhad walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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