Orumiyeh (Urmieh)

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Introducing Orumiyeh (Urmieh)

Known as Rezayeh during the Pahlavi era, Orumiyeh (Urmia, Urumiyeh) is a logical stop en route to southeastern Turkey. It’s a large, deeply historic city but offers no must-see sights.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. iranexpert avatar
    RE: buses Tabriz-Orumieh

    by iranexpert 11 September 2011

    You will cross a bridge on the lake on a bus or taxi. I am not sure where you can find the exact taxis of that route but usually there…
  2. iranexpert avatar
    RE: buses Tabriz-Orumieh

    by iranexpert 08 September 2011

    As I know it is about 155 km so it should be something about 2-2.5 hours on a public bus.
  3. JenniferJ avatar
    RE: Urmia (Orumieh/Urmiya) Iran to Van (Turkey)

    by JenniferJ 28 August 2011

    We took a direct bus, left around 9ish and arrived in Van around 6ish. The border didn't take too long but it was after that, on the Turkish…

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