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How to get fromTehrān to Iraqby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tehrān to Iraq by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane IKA - NJF
    4h 42m
    $149–824
  2. Drive 849.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehrān to Baghdadcar car 849.5 km
    11h 2m
    $39–57
  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    2. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    3. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    25h 1m
  4. Bus, fly to Baghdad International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane IKA - BGW
    4h 48m
    $121–491
  5. Bus, fly to Sulaymaniyah

    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane IKA - ISU
    5h 51m
    $131–651
  6. Train, drive via Teatr-e Shahr Station

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    2. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    3. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    26h 10m
  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal to Arakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Arak to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    4. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    27h 54m

Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tehrān, Iran and Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Tehrān to Iraq. However, you can take the taxi to Azadi Square, take the bus to Tehran Imam Khomeini, walk to Tehran International Airport (IKA) airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then take the taxi to Najaf. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tehran to Baghdad via Khorramshahr, Basra, and Baghdad in around 25h 1m.

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