~2h 50mTotal estimate
~€20–60Rough fare per person
Ferry to Khorramshahr
Basrah → Khorramshahr · about 45m · ~€15–40
Train to Ahvaz
Khorramshahr → Ahvaz · about ~1h 50m · ~€5–20
Basrah → Ahvaz
Iraq to Iran · 1 border · Where else can you go from Basrah?
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About the trip from Basrah to Ahvaz
Basrah (Iraq) and Ahvaz (Iran) are 125 km (78 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by ferry and train, via Khorramshahr: ~2h 50m door to door with 1 change, for ~€20–60 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
- Train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaz: ~1h 50m, 109 km, ~€5–20
Questions
How long does it take to get from Basrah to Ahvaz?
~2h 50m door to door by ferry and train, via Khorramshahr, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Basrah to Ahvaz?
~€20–60 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 Ahvaz?
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. 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.