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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tehrān to Turkmenistan 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 Tejencar car
    5h 46m
    $66–368

  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

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Tehrān, Iran and Turkmenistan?

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

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