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

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

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  1. Fly from Basra International Airport, bus

    best
    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
    9h 2m
    $413–1,839

  2. Drive 1,004.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Tehrāncar car 1,004.5 km
    12h 43m
    $47–67

  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. 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
    $222–1,231

  5. Drive, train

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

  6. 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

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 713.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Basra to Tehrān. However, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) 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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