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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tehrān to Basra by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Abadan International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Abadan International Airport (ABD)plane plane THR - ABD
    2. Drive from Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Basracar car
    8h 13m
    $74–369

  2. Drive  999.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehrān to Basracar car 999.8 km
    12h 45m
    $46–67

  3. 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
    16h

  4. Fly to Ahwaz International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ)plane plane THR - AWZ
    2. Take the train from Ahvaz to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    10h 10m

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    2. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    13h 7m

  6. Train, drive via Teatr-e Shahr Station

    1. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    2. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    14h 16m

Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Abadan International Airport (ABD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,103.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Tehrān, Iran and Basra, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Tehrān to Basra. However, you can take the taxi to Tehran-Mehrabad-Airport-THR airport, fly to Abadan International Airport (ABD), then drive to Basra. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal to Basra via Arak, Arak, and Khorramshahr in around 16h.

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