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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iran to Iraq by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

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    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 41m
    $116–625

  2. Drive 821.6 km

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    1. Drive from Banārūd to Baghdadcar car 821.6 km
    12h 21m
    $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 39m

  4. Bus, fly to Sulaymaniyah

    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane IKA - ISU
    5h 6m
    $107–542

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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