Allow roughly 7 to 9 hours, depending on the chosen road, rest stops, mountain weather and traffic. The arrival time is an estimate, so leave a buffer before any onward journey.
Services commonly leave from Tehran's East Passenger Terminal. Use the full address on your current ticket because the East Terminal has moved and some older travel pages still refer to the former Tehranpars site.
The service normally ends at Azadshahr's approved passenger terminal or company stop. Confirm the precise drop-off with the operator and plan local transport to your hotel or a nearby town.
It is generally sold as a through service, although scheduled passenger and rest stops are normal. You usually stay on the same coach unless the operator explicitly states that a transfer is required.
No. These are separate destinations even if a service follows part of the same corridor. Buy a ticket to the city you actually need or arrange a separate connection with enough time for delays.
The trip crosses changing terrain and may encounter rain, fog or winter conditions near mountain sections. Keep a warm, waterproof layer accessible and allow additional time during bad weather.
A VIP coach can make the long journey more comfortable with extra legroom and deeper reclining seats. Check the actual seat map, departure time and operator details because facilities vary between services.
A journey of this length normally includes at least one rest stop, but the timing is not guaranteed. Carry water and a small snack, and return to the coach by the time announced by the driver.
Book ahead for Nowruz, long weekends, spring travel and other major holidays, when routes into Golestan become busy. Reserve the return seat too if your dates are fixed.