Rail freight from Iran to Uzbekistan
When volumes are large and cost outweighs speed
Transit time: 18–35 days
We collect cargo from: Tehran, Bandar Abbas, Mashhad.
How the route runs
Via
- Sarakhs
- Turkmenistan
Rail links Iran and Uzbekistan through Turkmenistan, meeting at Sarakhs. The gauge differs on the Iranian side, so the train is transferred at the border, as on the Chinese route.
What usually travels this way
Rail from Iran brings bulk cargo: polymers, sulphur and chemicals, metal, building materials, grain and processed goods — what is counted in wagons.
What to watch on this lane
- The junction is at Sarakhs, where the gauge changes — the wagon is re-bogied, a separate operation with its own queue.
- Beyond that the train runs on Turkmen and Uzbek track on one gauge, with no second change.
- Chemicals and bulk need their own wagon types; availability is checked before a transit time is confirmed, not after.
- SMGS documents cover transit through two countries: any inaccuracy stops the train at a border.
How we work
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1
Request
You send the cargo, route, weight and volume — by form, Telegram or phone.
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2
Quote
We price the options by mode and send you a rate with transit times.
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3
Contract
Times and cost are fixed in writing, paperwork is prepared.
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4
Transport
We collect the cargo, run the route and keep you posted on status.
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5
Customs and delivery
We take the cargo through customs with the broker and deliver it to your warehouse.
Recent shipments
Real photos from our runs: how cargo travels and how it is secured.
Shipping options from Iran
Frequently asked questions
Which way does rail freight from Iran travel?
Via Sarakhs, Turkmenistan.
How long does cargo take from Iran?
18–35 days by this mode. The exact time depends on the city of origin and is fixed in the contract.
Can I ship a small consignment?
Yes: either a share of a groupage container or space in a consolidated wagon — a whole wagon is not needed for a small load.
Is customs included in the price?
We quote both ways. By rail the clearance usually happens at the destination station or at the post the consignee’s warehouse is assigned to.
Which mode is fastest and which is slowest from Iran?
Transit times on this lane: Road freight — 7–20, Rail freight — 18–35, Sea and container freight — 30–50. The fastest is road freight, the slowest sea and container freight; choosing between them is choosing between time and rate.
How do I get an exact price?
Send the weight, the volume or container type and the departure station. For out-of-gauge cargo add the dimensions — they decide the wagon.
Request a freight quote
Describe the cargo and the route — we come back with a rate and transit time.