The 13 Best Day Trips from Qom
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 Qom, Iran, led by Tehran, Karaj, Arāk. The closest is Sāveh, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Qom at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 127 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Karaj | 133 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Arāk | 124 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Eslamshahr | 107 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Shahrīār | 114 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Kashan | 89 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Qarchak | 108 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Golestān | 102 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Varāmīn | 103 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Sāveh | 64 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Naz̧arābād | 148 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Nasīm Shahr | 106 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Nasimshahr | 106 km N | 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 Qom
- 1
Tehran, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north-east of Qom4 hr round tripKnown for عمارت فخرالدوله.
Also nearby: Pākdasht.
- 2
Karaj, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Qom4 hr 10 min round tripAlso nearby: Qods.
- 3
Arāk, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Qom3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Eslamshahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Qom3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Shahrīār, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north of Qom3 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Kashan, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-east of Qom2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Qarchak, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Qom3 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Golestān, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Qom3 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Varāmīn, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Qom3 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Sāveh, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of Qom2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Naz̧arābād, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of Qom4 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Nasīm Shahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north of Qom3 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Nasimshahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north of Qom3 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Qom to Tehran
A realistic pace for Tehran, 127 km from Qom. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Qom
- 09:30Arrive in Tehran (2 hr drive)
- 09:45عمارت فخرالدوله
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tehran
- 15:30Head back to Qom
- 17:30Home in Qom
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Qom?
- The best day trips from Qom are Tehran, Karaj, Arāk, Eslamshahr, Shahrīār. The closest is Sāveh, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Qom?
- Sāveh is the closest, 64 km north-west of Qom, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Qom for a day out?
- Tehran is the largest city in day-trip range, 127 km north-east of Qom and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Qom?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Naz̧arābād 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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