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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tehrān to Ashgabat by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane plane THR - MHD
    2. Drive from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Ashgabatcar car
    5h 27m
    $65–366

  2. Drive  873.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehrān to Ashgabatcar car 873.2 km
    11h 37m
    $34–49

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Gorgantrain train
    2. Drive from Gorgan to Etrekcar car
    3. Take the bus from Etrek to Balkanabatbus bus
    4. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    29h 12m

  4. Train, drive, bus via Esenguly

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Bandar-e Torkamantrain train
    2. Drive from Bandar-e Torkaman to Esengulycar car
    3. Take the bus from Esenguly to Balkanabatbus bus
    4. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain train 605 / ...
    33h 4m

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

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Tehrān, Iran and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Tehrān to Ashgabat. However, you can take the taxi to Tehran-Mehrabad-Airport-THR airport, fly to Mashhad International Airport (MHD), then drive to Ashgabat. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tehran to Ashgabat via Gorgan, Etrek, Balkanabat, and Balkanabat in around 29h 12m.

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