Cities Near Isfahan
Cities near Isfahan, IR: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Najafābād, Borūjen, Shahr-e Kord. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Isfahan, IR is Najafābād, about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najafābād | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Borūjen | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shahr-e Kord | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Khomeyn | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ābādeh | 118 mi / 190 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alīgūdarz | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Yasuj | 137 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ardakān | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Dehdasht | 144 mi / 232 km | 3 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Qom | 145 mi / 233 km | 3 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Isfahan
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Najafābād, Borūjen, Shahr-e Kord. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Isfahan
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Khomeyn, Ābādeh, Alīgūdarz, Yasuj, Ardakān. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Isfahan include Najafābād, Borūjen, Shahr-e Kord, Khomeyn, Ābādeh. The closest is Najafābād, about 18 miles (29 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.