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How to get fromIran to Basraby taxi, train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Iran to Basra by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Banārūd to Zanjāntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Zanjān to Tehrantrain train
    3. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    4. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    20h 38m

  2. Drive 1,109.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banārūd to Basracar car 1,109.4 km
    15h 15m
    $51–74

  3. Taxi, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Banārūd to Zanjāntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Zanjān to Tehrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal to Arakbus bus
    4. Take the train from Arak to Khorramshahrtrain train
    5. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    23h 37m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iran and Basra, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Iran to Basra. However, you can take the taxi to Zanjān, take the train to Tehran, take the train to Khorramshahr, then drive to Basra. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Zanjān, take the train to Tehran, walk to Rahahan station, take the line 3 subway to Moniriyeh, walk to Hasan Abad Station, take the line 2 subway to Emam Khomeini, walk to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal, take the bus to Arak, walk to Arak, take the train to Khorramshahr, then drive to Basra.

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