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How to get fromIran to Turkmenistanby taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Iran to Turkmenistan by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Banārūd to Zanjāntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Zanjān to Tehrantrain train
    3. Take the train from Tehran to Gorgantrain train
    4. Drive from Gorgan to Etrekcar car
    5. Take the bus from Etrek to Balkanabatbus bus
    6. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    36h 47m

  2. Drive 1,141.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banārūd to Ashgabatcar car 1,141.4 km
    16h 17m
    $45–64

  3. Taxi, train, drive, bus via Esenguly

    1. Take the taxi from Banārūd to Zanjāntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Zanjān to Tehrantrain train
    3. Take the train from Tehran to Bandar-e Torkamantrain train
    4. Drive from Bandar-e Torkaman to Esengulycar car
    5. Take the bus from Esenguly to Balkanabatbus bus
    6. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    40h 39m

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  • Distance: 1,786.9 km
  • Duration: 36h 47m

What companies run services between Iran and Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Iran to Turkmenistan. However, you can take the taxi to Zanjān, take the train to Tehran, take the train to Gorgan, drive to Etrek, take the bus to Balkanabat, walk to Balkanabat, then take the train to Ashgabat. Alternatively, you can drive from Banārūd to Ashgabat in around 16h 17m.

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