Kashan, the City of Historic Houses, Kashan, Iran

Located in the northern Isfahan province and famous for its beautiful historical and cultural sites, Kashan is a lesser known city that cannot be missed in a trip to Iran.

After having spent a day in the chaotic capital Tehran, I started my trip across Iran by taking a bus that would bring me to Kashan, where I would explore its beautiful historic houses and the impressive bazaar. Check out what this place so rich in history has to offer!

Kashan is located 243km south from Tehran. Check out here my 2 days visiting Tehran! The easiest way to get from Tehran to Kashan is by bus, which will take approximately 2h30m.

In Iran, you will find two options for buses: regular buses and VIP buses. The latter are more comfortable buses, usually with seats that have more space and can be reclined. They also give you some snacks, which usually includes juice, cookies and pastries. Although prices are higher for the VIP buses, the cost of transportation is so low in Iran that they’re a much-preferred option. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).