City in Yazd Province, Iran
Getting around Yazd
How to get around Yazd
The Old City is walkable; taxis and Snapp cover the rest. Trains and VIP buses link Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz, though service has been disrupted.
Ways to get around Yazd
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi or Snapp | Cheap by Western standards | Agree fares before boarding; Snapp needs an Iranian number |
| Intercity train | Inexpensive | Overnight trains to Tehran; check war-time schedules |
| VIP bus | Inexpensive | Comfortable seats to Isfahan, Shiraz and Kerman |
Ride-hailing apps in Yazd
- Foreign cards don't work; pay cash. Ask your guesthouse to call a taxi or arrange a driver for desert day trips.
Arriving in Yazd
Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD)
Taxi to the center 15–20 min. Domestic flights only; services are disrupted by the war, so check before booking.
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 Yazd?
No. Use Snapp, Tapsi instead.
What's the best way to get around Yazd?
The Old City is walkable; taxis and Snapp cover the rest. Trains and VIP buses link Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz, though service has been disrupted.
How do I get from the airport to Yazd?
Taxi to the center 15–20 min. Domestic flights only; services are disrupted by the war, so check before booking.
Is Yazd walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.