Rome2Rio

How to get fromTürkmenabat to Mashhadby bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Mashhad

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Türkmenabat to Mashhad by bus, train, 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.

  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Ashgabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Gyzylarbatbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gyzylarbat to Balkanabattrain train 606
    4. Take the bus from Balkanabat to Esengulybus bus
    5. Drive from Esenguly to Bandar-e Torkamancar car
    6. Take the train from Bandar-e Torkaman to Garmsārtrain train
    7. Take the train from Garmsār to Mashhadtrain train
    2d 3h

  2. Drive  633.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Türkmenabat to Mashhadcar car 633.8 km
    7h 44m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain train 96 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ashgabat to Balkanabattrain train 606 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Balkanabat to Esengulybus bus
    4. Drive from Esenguly to Bandar-e Torkamancar car
    5. Take the train from Bandar-e Torkaman to Garmsārtrain train
    6. Take the train from Garmsār to Mashhadtrain train
    2d 5h

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Türkmenabat to Mashhad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,624.7 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between Türkmenabat, Turkmenistan and Mashhad, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Türkmenabat to Mashhad. However, you can take the bus to Ashgabat Bus Terminal, take the bus to Gyzylarbat, walk to Gyzylarbat, take the train to Balkanabat, walk to Balkanabat, take the bus to Esenguly, drive to Bandar-e Torkaman, take the train to Garmsār, then take the train to Mashhad. Alternatively, you can take a train from Turkmenabat to Mashhad via Ashgabat, Balkanabat, Balkanabat, Esenguly, Bandar-e Torkaman, and Garmsār in around 2d 5h.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.