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

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There are 7 ways to get from Basra to Tehrān by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Basra 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
    7h 25m
    $99–504

  2. Drive  1,004.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Tehrāncar car 1,004.5 km
    12h 43m
    $51–74

  3. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Araktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Arak to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminalbus bus
    22h 38m

  4. Fly Basra International Airport to Tehran International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane BSR - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    13h 22m
    $133–589

  5. Drive to Abadan International Airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport

    1. Drive from Basra to Abadan International Airport (ABD)car car
    2. Fly from Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane plane ABD - THR
    7h 58m
    $78–373

  6. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    23h 55m

  7. Drive, train via Teatr-e Shahr Station

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    24h 9m

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,231.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Basra to Tehrān. However, you can drive to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 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 vehicle from Basra to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal via Khorramshahr, Arak, and Arak in around 22h 38m.

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