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How to get fromMashhad to Basraby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mashhad to Basra by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane MHD - NJF
    2. Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basracar car
    6h 52m
    $149–729

  2. Drive  1,797 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mashhad to Basracar car 1,797 km
    21h 46m
    $83–120

  3. Train, drive via Tehrān

    1. Take the train from Mashhad to Tehrantrain train
    2. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    24h 22m

  4. Fly to Abadan International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Abadan International Airport (ABD)plane plane MHD - ABD
    2. Drive from Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Basracar car
    11h 24m
    $99–459

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Mashhad to Tehrantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal to Arakbus bus
    3. Take the train from Arak to Khorramshahrtrain train
    4. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    27h 21m

  6. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Mashhad to Ahvaztrain train
    2. Take the train from Ahvaz to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    34h 34m

Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,923.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Mashhad, Iran and Basra, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Mashhad to Basra. However, you can take the taxi to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then drive to Basra. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mashhad to Basra via Tehran and Khorramshahr in around 24h 22m.

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