There are 5 ways to get from Turkmenistan to Iraq by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ashgabat International Airport to Basra International Airport
best- Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane ASB - BSR
11h 16m$683–2,249Drive 1,721.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashgabat to Baghdadcar 1,721.9 km
22h 41m$79–115Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Ashgabat to Balkanabattrain 606 / ...
- Take the bus from Balkanabat to Etrekbus
- Drive from Etrek to Gorgancar
- Take the train from Gorgan to Tehrantrain
- Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain
- Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar
- Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain
2d 7hDrive to Mashhad International Airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport
- Drive from Tejen to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)car
- Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane MHD - NJF
6h 41m$161–741Train, bus, drive via Esenguly
- Take the train from Ashgabat to Balkanabattrain 606 / ...
- Take the bus from Balkanabat to Esengulybus
- Drive from Esenguly to Bandar-e Torkamancar
- Take the train from Bandar-e Torkaman to Tehrantrain
- Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain
- Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar
- Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain
2d 11h
Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkmenistan to Iraq is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 22h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Turkmenistan to Iraq is to drive and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $160 - $750.
The distance between Turkmenistan and Iraq is 1308 km. The road distance is 1721.9 km.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Turkmenistan to Iraq, including transfers.
Iraq is 2h behind Turkmenistan. It is currently 10:04 AM in Turkmenistan and 8:04 AM in Iraq.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkmenistan to Iraq is 1722 km. It takes approximately 22h 41m to drive from Turkmenistan to Iraq.
There are 97+ hotels available in Iraq.
What companies run services between Turkmenistan and Iraq?
Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Basra International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,500
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Esfahan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Ashgabat to Balkanabat
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $5–6
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $9–11
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $5
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $10
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $20
Train from Ashgabat to Balkanabat
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $5–6
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $9–11
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $5
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $10
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $20
- Phone
- 021- 55122417
- [email protected]
- Website
- raja.ir
Train from Gorgan to Tehran
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
Train from Tehran to Khorramshahr
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
Train from Bandar-e Torkaman to Tehran
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
Train from Tehran to Khorramshahr
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Basra to Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $25
- Seat
- $7
Train from Basra to Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $25
- Seat
- $7
- Phone
- +993 (12) 390356
- [email protected]
Bus from Balkanabat to Etrek
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Turkmenawtoulaglary
Bus from Balkanabat to Esenguly
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Turkmenawtoulaglary
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