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How to get fromIran to Iraqby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane IKA - NJF
    4h 42m
    $149–824

  2. Drive 825 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banārūd to Baghdadcar car 825 km
    12h 40m
    $38–55

  3. Taxi, train, drive

    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
    5. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    32h 36m

Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Iran and Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Iran to Iraq. However, you can take the taxi to Azadi Square, take the bus to Tehran Imam Khomeini, walk to Tehran International Airport (IKA) airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then take the taxi to Najaf. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Zanjān, take the train to Tehran, take the train to Khorramshahr, drive to Basra, take the train to Baghdad, then take the taxi to Baghdad.

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