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

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

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  1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane NJF - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    3h 13m
    $211–1,125

  2. Drive 847 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Baghdad to Tehrāncar car 847 km
    10h 56m
    $39–57

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    35h 57m

  4. Fly from Baghdad International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane BGW - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    3h 21m
    $182–811

  5. Fly from Sulaymaniyah, bus

    1. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane ISU - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    4h 18m
    $219–1,246

  6. Train, drive via Teatr-e Shahr Station

    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    36h 11m

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Iraq and Tehrān, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Iraq to Tehrān. However, you can take the taxi to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 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 Baghdad to Tehran via Baghdad, Basra, and Khorramshahr in around 35h 57m.

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