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

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There are 6 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 40m
    $95–474

  2. Drive  849.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehrān to Baghdadcar car 849.3 km
    11h 1m
    $43–62

  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 8m

  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 47m
    $116–461

  5. 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 17m

  6. 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
    28h 1m

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 8m.

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