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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Shush
شوش
Spend half a day in Shush to see the Susa archaeological sites; add a night only if you want a relaxed pace.
Shush is a small town of about 77,000 people in Khuzestan, home to the UNESCO‑listed ancient city of Susa. The main attractions are clustered near the town centre, so a half‑day visit covers the key ruins and museum; a night lets you explore at a slower pace and catch evening prayers at the historic mosque.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- شوش
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈ 200,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈ 350,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈ 600,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (chai) in a café | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈ 80,000–120,000 IRR |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | ≈ 150,000 IRR |
| Train ticket Shush‑Ahvaz | ≈ 120,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AWZ · Ahvaz International Airport
- Nearest major airport, about 120 km (75 mi) north; train to Shush takes ~2 h.Nearest major airport, about 75 mi (120 km) north; train to Shush takes ~2 h.
Typical fares
- Shush ↔ Ahvaz train
- ≈ 120,000 IRR round‑trip (check)
- Taxi within Shush (5 km)
- ≈ 150,000 IRR
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Shush is walkable around the archaeological zone. Local taxis are available; train connections from Ahvaz and Tehran stop at Shush railway station.
See and do
Known for
- Ancient city of Susa
- Palace of Darius
- Shush Castle
- Susa Museum
- Tomb of Daniel
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvaz | Train from Shush to Ahvaz, about 2 h | ≈ 2 h |
Sleep
- Shush Guesthouse
- Simple rooms near the railway station; suitable for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the museum? | موزه کجاست؟moze kojast? |
| I need water | به آب نیاز دارمbe ab niaz daram |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures can exceed 45 °C; carry water and sun protection.
- Check opening hours of the Susa Museum and archaeological sites; they may close on Fridays.
Shush is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of heat and keep valuables concealed in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shush yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ancient city of Susa
- Palace of Darius
- Shush Castle
- Susa Museum
- Tomb of Daniel
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Shush: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Shush (Iran), revision 5239068 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239068
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/shush-iran). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.