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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Dubai to Kuwaitcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    15h 12m
    $199–344

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

    cheapest
    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 car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    11h 43m
    $178–965

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

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane DXB - KWI
    2. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    9h 43m
    $188–704

  4. 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 car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    11h 4m
    $272–631

  5. 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

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

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.7 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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