The 11 Best Day Trips from Qazvin
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 11 good day trips from Qazvin, Iran, led by Tehran, Karaj, Rasht. The closest is Naz̧arābād, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Qazvin at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 143 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Karaj | 101 km SE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Rasht | 118 km N | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Zanjan | 142 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Shahrīār | 117 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Qods | 117 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Sāveh | 142 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Naz̧arābād | 64 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Nasīm Shahr | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Nasimshahr | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Bandar-e Anzalī | 142 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Qazvin
- 1
Tehran, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-east of Qazvin4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for عمارت فخرالدوله.
Also nearby: Eslamshahr, Golestān.
- 2
Karaj, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-east of Qazvin3 hr 10 min round tripAlso nearby: Kamālshahr, Moḩammad Shahr.
- 3
Rasht, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Qazvin3 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Zanjan, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Qazvin4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Shahrīār, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-east of Qazvin3 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Qods, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-east of Qazvin3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Sāveh, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Qazvin4 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Naz̧arābād, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-east of Qazvin2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Nasīm Shahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Qazvin4 hr round trip - 10
Nasimshahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Qazvin4 hr round trip - 11
Bandar-e Anzalī, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Qazvin4 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Qazvin to Tehran
A realistic pace for Tehran, 143 km from Qazvin. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Qazvin
- 09:45Arrive in Tehran (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00عمارت فخرالدوله
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tehran
- 15:45Head back to Qazvin
- 18:00Home in Qazvin
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Qazvin?
- The best day trips from Qazvin are Tehran, Karaj, Rasht, Zanjan, Shahrīār. The closest is Naz̧arābād, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Qazvin?
- Naz̧arābād is the closest, 64 km south-east of Qazvin, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Qazvin for a day out?
- Tehran is the largest city in day-trip range, 143 km south-east of Qazvin and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Qazvin?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tehran at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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