خرگس → تهران
The shortest road corridor from China to Iran — about 3,585 km from the Khorgos dry port to Tehran. Trucks in 12–18 days.
| Mode | Transit Time | Frequency | Price Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck (TIR) | 12–18 days | Regular | Fast & flexible |
| Block train (rail) | 14–18 days | Scaling up | Best for FCL |
| Rail + road combined | 15–20 days | Weekly | Balanced |
Transit times reflect typical market performance and may increase during border congestion or winter weather. Route distance per Iran's official presentation at the UN ESCAP conference.
Khorgos → Altynkol → Almaty → Tashkent → Turkmenistan → Sarakhs → Mashhad → Tehran. This corridor is part of the China–Central Asia–Iran transport route, which entered a regular block-train phase in early 2026. The alternative overland route via Kashgar and Kyrgyzstan is also available for cargo from western China.
At roughly 3,585 km, Khorgos–Tehran is the shortest road route between China and Iran. Every day saved on the road comes straight off your landed cost.
The Khorgos dry port is both a road and a rail crossing. Choose TIR trucking, block trains, or a combination of both depending on your cargo.
Trucks usually take 12–18 days and block trains 14–18 days — far faster than ocean freight (25–40 days) and much cheaper than air freight.
Cargo is collected from your factory or warehouse in China and delivered straight to your address in Tehran or any other Iranian city.
Sarakhs is Iran’s busiest rail gateway with a special economic zone next door. The alternative rail entry at Incheh Borun has been operational since late 2024.
This overland corridor does not depend on the Strait of Hormuz and keeps cargo moving even when Gulf shipping is disrupted.
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Cargo is collected anywhere in China (factory, market, or warehouse) and moved to the Khorgos dry port on the Kazakh border.
Chinese export declaration is completed and the international road consignment note (CMR) or rail documents (CIM/SMGS) are issued.
Via Altynkol, Almaty and Tashkent, then through Turkmenistan. Rail cargo undergoes gauge changes at the borders. Shipment tracking is available throughout.
The cargo enters Iran at Sarakhs (or Incheh Borun on the northern rail route), clears customs, and is delivered in Tehran or the final destination.
