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How to get fromDubai to Abadanby car, car ferry, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Abadan by car, car ferry, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Dubai to Kuwaitcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    15h 12m
    $185–323

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane DXB - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    9h 53m
    $153–444

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane SHJ - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    11h 24m
    $192–511

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Ahwaz International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ)plane plane DXB - AWZ
    2. Take the train from Ahvaz to Khorramshahrtrain train
    6h 40m

  5. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane AUH - KWI
    3. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    11h 53m
    $158–345

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,398 km
  • Duration: 15h 12m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Abadan, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Abadan. However, you can drive to Kuwait, take the car ferry to Khorramshahr, then drive to Abadan. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI), drive to Kuwait, take the car ferry to Khorramshahr, then drive to Abadan.

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