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

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

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    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 39m

  2. Drive 1,004.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Tehrāncar car 1,004.4 km
    12h 44m
    $47–67

  3. Fly from Basra 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
    14h 16m
    $583–1,339

  4. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    23h 56m

  5. Drive, train via Teatr-e Shahr Station

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    24h 10m

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

    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
    $212–1,131

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,317.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Basra to Tehrān. However, you can drive to Khorramshahr, take the train to Arak, walk to Arak, then take the bus to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Basra to Tehrān in around 12h 44m.

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