Baghdad → Khorramshahr

Iraq to Iran · 1 border · Where else can you go from Baghdad?

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~4h 40mTotal estimate
~€55–170Rough fare per person
  1. Flight to Basrah

    Baghdad → Basrah · about ~55m in the air · ~€40–130

  2. Ferry to Khorramshahr

    Basrah → Khorramshahr · about 45m · ~€15–40

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About the trip from Baghdad to Khorramshahr

Baghdad (Iraq) and Khorramshahr (Iran) are 481 km (299 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and ferry, via Basrah: ~4h 40m door to door with 1 change, for ~€55–170 per person. Without flying, it takes about 7h 30m by train and ferry, via Basrah. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Flight from Baghdad to Basrah: ~55m in the air, 448 km, ~€40–130
  2. Ferry from Basrah to Khorramshahr: about 45m, 39 km, ~€15–40

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Questions

How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Khorramshahr?

~4h 40m door to door by flight and ferry, via Basrah, including time for changes and airports.

How much does it cost to travel from Baghdad to Khorramshahr?

~€55–170 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.

Can you get from Baghdad to Khorramshahr without flying?

Yes: by train and ferry, via Basrah, in about 7h 30m, for ~€30–100.

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.