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

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

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Abadan International Airport (ABD)plane plane THR - ABD
    2. Drive from Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Basracar car
    8h 7m
    $70–349
  2. Drive 821.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banārūd to Baghdadcar car 821.7 km
    12h 20m
    $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

Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Abadan International Airport (ABD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest 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 Tehran-Mehrabad-Airport-THR airport, fly to Abadan International Airport (ABD), then drive to Basra. 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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