Getting Around Borujerd
Borujerd sits on the Silakhor Plain in Lorestan province, surrounded by the Zagros Mountains, and the area is described as a crossroads between Tehran and Khuzestan as well as between Isfahan and Kermanshah. That position helps explain why the city is comparatively easy to reach and why its local transport is built around buses and taxis rather than rail. For getting around inside Borujerd itself, the practical options are the public bus system, shared taxis, and telephone taxis.
Rail, Metro and Tram
Borujerd has no rail, metro or tram network of its own, and there is no metro or tram system to use in the city. The nearest rail connection is at Dorud, which is linked to the National Railway. Dorud lies southeast of Borujerd and was once part of Borujerd county. From Dorud, the onward trip to Borujerd takes about 40 minutes by minibus, or less if you hire a taxi. If you are arriving in the region by train, plan on that final road leg into the city.
Buses and Other Public Transport
Within Borujerd, the public bus system is one of the main ways to move around, alongside shared taxis and telephone taxis. Long-distance buses are also a strong option for reaching the city: frequent services run from many Iranian cities to Borujerd, and the city has good bus connections to destinations including Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Ahwaz, Khorram Abad, Hamadan and Kermanshah. If you are coming from outside Lorestan, coach travel is likely to be the simplest way in.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
Taxis are a flexible and widely used option in Borujerd, in two main forms: shared taxis and telephone taxis. You can also hire a registered taxi for the whole day, which costs about US$39 or less. For short distances, a hired taxi costs US$2 or less. Payments should be made in rials, so keep local currency on hand rather than relying on foreign cash or cards.
Walking
Walking is a reasonable way to cover short distances in the city center, and it pairs naturally with the bus and taxi network for longer trips. Do bear the climate in mind: Borujerd has a moderate climate with cold winters, and snowfall in winter can sometimes be heavy enough to close schools in the county and disturb road access to villages. In the colder months, expect walking conditions to be affected by snow and ice, and plan to fall back on taxis or buses when the weather turns.
Getting There from the Airport
Borujerd has no airport open to the public. The closest airports are in Khorram Abad and Hamadan, so air travelers should fly into one of those cities and continue to Borujerd by road. From either airport, the onward journey is by bus or taxi; Borujerd's frequent intercity bus links and its good connections to surrounding cities make the ground leg straightforward to arrange.
Arriving by Car
If you are driving, Lorestan sits between Tehran and Khuzestan provinces and is served by reliable, paved highways. From Tehran, the drive to Borujerd takes about four hours, with Qom and Arak as the main cities along the way. The route is mostly freeway and highway. In winter, check conditions before setting out, since heavy snow can disrupt road access in the surrounding county.