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How to get fromTehrān to Afghanistanby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tehrān to Afghanistan by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Mehrabad International Airport to Mashhad International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane plane THR - MHD
    2. Drive from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Herātcar car
    5h 57m
    $85–390

  2. Drive 1,976.4 km

    1. Drive from Tehrān to Kabulcar car 1,976.4 km
    32h 26m
    $175–252

  3. Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Kabul

    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane IKA - KBL
    21h 12m
    $249–1,011

Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,135.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Tehrān, Iran and Afghanistan?

There is no direct connection from Tehrān to Afghanistan. However, you can take the taxi to Tehran-Mehrabad-Airport-THR airport, fly to Mashhad International Airport (MHD), then drive to Herāt. Alternatively, you can drive from Tehrān to Kabul in around 32h 26m.

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