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How to get fromBaghdad to Tehrānby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Baghdad to Tehrān by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane BGW - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    3h 21m
    $192–911

  2. Drive 847 km

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    1. Drive from Baghdad to Tehrāncar car 847 km
    10h 56m
    $39–57

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Araktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Arak to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminalbus bus
    34h 35m

  4. Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Baghdad to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car car
    2. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane NJF - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    5h 22m
    $219–1,313

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    35h 52m

  6. Train, drive via Teatr-e Shahr Station

    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    36h 6m

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Baghdad to Tehrān. However, you can take the taxi to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) airport, fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baghdad to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal via Basra, Khorramshahr, Arak, and Arak in around 34h 35m.

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