There are 4 ways to get from Baghdad to Mashhad by car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Baghdad to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane NJF - MHD
4h 46m$128–662Drive 1,710.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Baghdad to Mashhadcar 1,710.8 km
20h 29m$79–114Train, drive
- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
- Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
- Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain
- Take the train from Ahvaz to Mashhadtrain
47h 4mFly from Baghdad International Airport
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane BGW - MHD
2h 34m$161–660
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Mashhad is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 20h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Mashhad is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $160 - $700.
The distance between Baghdad and Mashhad is 1650 km. The road distance is 1710.8 km.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Baghdad to Mashhad, including transfers.
Mashhad is 30 min ahead of Baghdad. It is currently 4:05 AM in Baghdad and 4:35 AM in Mashhad.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Mashhad is 1711 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Baghdad to Mashhad.
What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Mashhad, Iran?
Caspian Airlines flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) once a week.
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Mashhad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Mashhad International Airport via Esfahan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Mashhad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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