There are 4 ways to get from Turkmenistan to Tehrān by car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly
best- Drive from Tejen to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)car
- Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane MHD - THR
5h 32m$73–379Drive 886 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashgabat to Tehrāncar 886 km
12h 8m$35–50Train, 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
29h 4mTrain, 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
32h 58m
Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkmenistan to Tehrān is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Turkmenistan to Tehrān is to drive and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $70 - $380.
The distance between Turkmenistan and Tehrān is 1075 km. The road distance is 886 km.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Turkmenistan to Tehrān, including transfers.
Tehrān is 1h 30m behind Turkmenistan. It is currently 9:19 PM in Turkmenistan and 7:49 PM in Tehrān.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkmenistan to Tehrān is 886 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Turkmenistan to Tehrān.
What companies run services between Turkmenistan and Tehrān, Iran?
There is no direct connection from Turkmenistan to Tehrān. However, you can drive to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport (THR), then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashgabat to Tehran via Balkanabat, Balkanabat, Etrek, and Gorgan in around 29h 4m.
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- iranairtour.ir
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- chabaharairlines.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- zagrosairlines.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- ataair.ir
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- iaa.ir
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- sahaair.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- 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 Bandar-e Torkaman to Tehran
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
- 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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