1h 30mTotal estimate
~€16–42Rough fare per person
Ferry to Khorramshahr
Basrah → Khorramshahr · about 45m · ~€15–40
Bus to Abadan
Khorramshahr → Abadan · about 30m · ~€1–2
Basrah → Abadan
Iraq to Iran · 1 border · Where else can you go from Basrah?
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About the trip from Basrah to Abadan
Basrah (Iraq) and Abadan (Iran) are 54 km (34 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by ferry and bus, via Khorramshahr: about 1h 30m door to door with 1 change, for ~€16–42 per person. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Ferry from Basrah to Khorramshahr: about 45m, 39 km, ~€15–40
- Bus from Khorramshahr to Abadan: about 30m, 16 km, ~€1–2
Questions
How long does it take to get from Basrah to Abadan?
About 1h 30m door to door by ferry and bus, via Khorramshahr, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Basrah to Abadan?
~€16–42 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.
Is there a direct ferry from Basrah to Abadan?
Not that we know of: the routes in our data change via Khorramshahr.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.