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How to get fromEgypt to Iranby plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Egypt to Iran by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane ALY - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    11h 13m

  2. Fly Cairo International Airport to Tehran International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane CAI - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    10h 10m
    $123–483

  3. Fly Assiut Airport to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Assiut Airport (ATZ) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane ATZ - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    11h 13m

  4. Fly Cairo International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane CAI - KWI
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    13h 54m

  5. Fly Cairo International Airport to Erbil International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane CAI - EBL
    2. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tabrizcar car
    11h 37m
    $241–1,231

Alexandria (ALY) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,075.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Egypt and Iran?

There is no direct connection from Egypt to Iran. However, you can take the taxi to Alexandria (ALY) airport, fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI), drive to Kuwait, take the car ferry to Khorramshahr, drive to Khorramshahr, take the train to Ahvaz, then take the taxi to Ahvaz. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān.

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