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How to get fromSaudi Arabia to Iranby plane, car ferry, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Saudi Arabia to Iran by plane, car ferry, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane MED - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    12h 32m

  2. Drive  1,913.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riyadh to Banārūdcar car 1,913.2 km
    25h 1m
    $107–155

  3. Fly from Riyadh, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane RUH - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    13h 21m

  4. Fly from Jeddah, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane JED - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    12h 58m

  5. Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane DMM - KWI
    3. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    12h 37m

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,315.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

There is no direct connection from Saudi Arabia to Iran. However, you can take the line 400 bus to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Int'l Airport, walk to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) airport, fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI), drive to Kuwait, take the car ferry to Khorramshahr, drive to Khorramshahr, take the train to Ahvaz, then take the taxi to Ahvaz. Alternatively, you can drive from Riyadh to Banārūd in around 25h 1m.

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