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How to get fromMashhad to Najafby plane, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Mashhad to Najaf by plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane MHD - NJF
    2h 42m
    $198–923

  2. Drive  1,865.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mashhad to Najafcar car 1,865.3 km
    22h 43m
    $86–124

  3. Train, drive, taxi via Tehrān

    1. Take the train from Mashhad to Tehrantrain train
    2. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    4. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi taxi
    6. Drive from Karbala to Najafcar car
    39h 52m

  4. Train, drive, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mashhad to Ahvaztrain train
    2. Take the train from Ahvaz to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    4. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi taxi
    6. Drive from Karbala to Najafcar car
    2d 2h

Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,499.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Mashhad, Iran and Najaf, Iraq?

Caspian Airlines flies from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 4 times a week.

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