Khorramshahr

Khorramshahr (خرمشهر) is a port city in Khūzestān Province, at the confluence of the Karun and Arvand Rud rivers. It was a major commercial port before the Iran–Iraq War, during which it was captured and held for most of the war. The city was largely destroyed and has been rebuilt as a symbol of Iranian resistance.

The climate is hot desert, with extremely hot summers and mild winters.

By Plane

Abadan International Airport (ABD) is about 20 km south.

By Train

Khorramshahr Railway Station is the southern terminus of Iran's rail network.

By Car / Road

Khorramshahr is 15 km north of Abadan and 130 km southwest of Ahvaz.

Taxis. The city is compact.

• Arvand Rud Waterfront — The river border with Iraq.
• Khorramshahr War Museum — Documents the city's destruction during the Iran–Iraq War.
• Mosque of Khorramshahr — A rebuilt symbol of the city.
• Port area — The reconstructed commercial port.

Visit the war museum. Walk along the riverfront.

• Budget: Hotels from 400,000 rials.

• Abadan (15 km, 20 minutes) — Oil city.
• Ahvaz (130 km, 1.5 hours).
• Shush (150 km, 2 hours).
• Bandar-e Mahshahr (110 km, 1.5 hours).