How to get fromBaghdad to Abadanby train, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Baghdad to Abadan by train, car, plane, or car ferry

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Train, drive
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1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
2. Drive from Basra to Abadancar
17h 50m
$28–57
Drive 633.4 km
1. Drive from Baghdad to Abadancar 633.4 km
9h 13m
$30–42
Fly Baghdad International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane BGW - KWI
2. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry
10h 43m
$397–961
Fly Baghdad International Airport to Ahwaz International Airport, train
1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ)plane BGW - AWZ
2. Take the train from Ahvaz to Khorramshahrtrain
10h 49m
Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry
1. Drive from Baghdad to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car
2. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane NJF - KWI
3. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry
9h 25m
$294–2,363

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) flights

40Weekly Planes

5h 54mAverage Duration

$280Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Baghdad to Abadan.

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Distance: 989.1 km
Duration: 17h 50m

What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Abadan, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Baghdad to Abadan. However, you can take the train to Basra then drive to Abadan. Alternatively, you can drive from Baghdad to Abadan in around 9h 13m.

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Abadan(opens in a new window), Iran(opens in a new window)

Abadan is a city in the Central District of Abadan County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The city is in the southwest of the county. It lies on Abadan Island (68 km long, 3–19 km or 2–12 miles wide). The island is bounded in the west by the Arvand waterway and to the east by the Bahmanshir outlet of the Karun River (the Arvand Rood), 53 km from the Persian Gulf, near the Iran–Iraq border. Abadan is 140 km from the provincial capital city of Ahvaz.

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