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There are 5 ways to get from Shiraz to Basra by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ahwaz International Airport, train, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) to Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ)plane plane SYZ - AWZ
    2. Take the train from Ahvaz to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    13h 22m

  2. Drive  856.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shiraz to Basracar car 856.3 km
    11h 58m
    $44–63

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Shiraz to Tehrantrain train
    2. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    29h 44m

  4. Fly to Abadan International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) to Abadan International Airport (ABD)plane plane SYZ - ABD
    2. Drive from Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Basracar car
    10h 45m
    $101–455

  5. Fly to Dezful Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) to Dezful Airport (DEF)plane plane SYZ - DEF
    2. Take the train from Andīmeshk to Khorramshahrtrain train
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    13h 18m

Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) to Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Shiraz to Basra. However, you can take the taxi to Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) airport, fly to Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ), take the taxi to Ahvaz, take the train to Khorramshahr, then drive to Basra. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shiraz to Basra via Shiraz, Tehran, and Khorramshahr in around 29h 44m.

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