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How to get fromSeoul to Iranby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Iran by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane ICN - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    17h 1m
    $235–806

  2. Fly Gimpo International Airport to Tehran International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane GMP - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    18h 37m
    $214–704

  3. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Ashgabat International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane plane ICN - ASB
    3. Drive from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Mashhadcar car
    15h 36m
    $663–1,519

  4. Fly Gimpo International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane plane GMP - ASB
    2. Drive from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Mashhadcar car
    19h 37m
    $362–1,217

  5. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Ahwaz International Airport

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ)plane plane ICN - AWZ
    22h 19m
    $344–1,105

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,674.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Iran?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Iran. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB), then drive to Mashhad.

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