Rome2Rio

How to get fromMerv to Ctesiphonby car, plane, train, or taxi

Find Transport to Ctesiphon

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Merv to Ctesiphon by car, plane, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive to Mashhad International Airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Drive from Merv to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)car car
    2. Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane MHD - NJF
    3. Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Ctesiphoncar car
    10h 42m
    $233–1,133

  2. Drive 2,071.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merv to Ctesiphoncar car 2,071.6 km
    26h 15m
    $96–138

  3. Train to Ashgabat International Airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bayramaly to Ashgabattrain train
    2. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane ASB - BGW
    3. Take the taxi from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ctesiphontaxi taxi
    17h 48m
    $509–1,848

  4. Drive to Mashhad International Airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Merv to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)car car
    2. Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane MHD - BGW
    3. Take the taxi from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ctesiphontaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    $226–752

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merv to Ctesiphon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,037.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Merv, Turkmenistan and Ctesiphon, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Merv to Ctesiphon. However, you can drive to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then drive to Ctesiphon. Alternatively, you can drive from Merv to Ctesiphon in around 26h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.