The 13 Best Day Trips from Bābol
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Bābol, Iran, led by Tehran, Sari, Āmol. The closest is Bābolsar, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Bābol at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 148 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Sari | 34 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Āmol | 31 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Qā’em Shahr | 19 km SE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Semnan | 126 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Pardīs | 119 km SW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Chālūs | 113 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Behshahr | 80 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Būmahen | 117 km SW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Nekā | 56 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Bandar-e Torkaman | 130 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Bābolsar | 17 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Nowshahr | 106 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bābol
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Tehran, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Bābol4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for عمارت فخرالدوله.
Also nearby: Pākdasht, Tajrīsh.
- 2
Sari, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km east of Bābol1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Āmol, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km west of Bābol1 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Qā’em Shahr, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south-east of Bābol1 hr round trip - 5
Semnan, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Bābol4 hr round trip - 6
Pardīs, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Bābol3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Chālūs, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of Bābol3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Behshahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km east of Bābol2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Būmahen, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-west of Bābol3 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Nekā, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km east of Bābol2 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Bandar-e Torkaman, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km east of Bābol4 hr round trip - 12
Bābolsar, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north of Bābol50 min round trip - 13
Nowshahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km west of Bābol3 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Bābol to Tehran
A realistic pace for Tehran, 148 km from Bābol. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Bābol
- 09:50Arrive in Tehran (2 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05عمارت فخرالدوله
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tehran
- 15:50Head back to Bābol
- 18:10Home in Bābol
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bābol?
- The best day trips from Bābol are Tehran, Sari, Āmol, Qā’em Shahr, Semnan. The closest is Bābolsar, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bābol?
- Bābolsar is the closest, 17 km north of Bābol, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bābol?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Bābol: Bābolsar (25 min), Qā’em Shahr (30 min), Āmol (35 min), Sari (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Bābol for a day out?
- Tehran is the largest city in day-trip range, 148 km south-west of Bābol and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bābol?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tehran at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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