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How to get fromKuwait City to Tehrānby car ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuwait City to Tehrān by car ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry to Abadan International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane plane ABD - THR
    6h 36m
    $122–492

  2. Drive  1,175.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kuwait City to Tehrāncar car 1,175.1 km
    14h 31m
    $36–52

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Araktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Arak to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminalbus bus
    21h 28m

  4. Car ferry, train to Ahwaz International Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    3. Fly from Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane plane AWZ - THR
    9h 33m

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    22h 45m

Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 863.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Kuwait City, Kuwait and Tehrān, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Kuwait City to Tehrān. However, you can drive to Kuwait, take the car ferry to Khorramshahr, drive to Abadan International Airport (ABD) airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport (THR), then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuwait City to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal via Kuwait, Khorramshahr, Khorramshahr, Arak, and Arak in around 21h 28m.

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