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How to get fromXi'an to Iranby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Xi'an to Iran by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tehran International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane XIY - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    16h 22m
    $235–859

  2. Drive  6,692.4 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Banārūdcar car 6,692.4 km
    3d 5h
    $844–1,218

  3. Fly to Ashgabat International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane plane XIY - ASB
    2. Drive from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Mashhadcar car
    16h 26m
    $513–1,022

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,274.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 22m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Iran?

There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Iran. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xian North Station, take the bus to Xi An Airport, walk to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) airport, fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can drive from Xi'an to Banārūd in around 3d 5h.

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