Rome2Rio

How to get fromKuwait to Iranby car ferry, plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

Find Transport to Iran

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Kuwait to Iran by car ferry, plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry to Abadan International Airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane plane ABD - THR
    6h 36m
    $122–492

  2. Drive  1,323.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Banārūdcar car 1,323.2 km
    17h 17m
    $41–59

  3. Drive, car ferry, train, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Kuwaitcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Araktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Arak to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the train from Tehran to Zanjāntrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Zanjān to Banārūdtaxi taxi
    29h 34m

  4. Fly Kuwait International Airport to Tehran International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane KWI - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    3h 46m
    $120–433

  5. Car ferry, train to Ahwaz International Airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Ahvaztrain train
    3. Fly from Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane plane AWZ - THR
    9h 33m

  6. Drive, car ferry, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Kuwaitcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain train
    4. Take the train from Tehran to Zanjāntrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Zanjān to Banārūdtaxi taxi
    30h 43m

Abadan International Airport (ABD) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kuwait to Iran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 863.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Kuwait and Iran?

There is no direct connection from Kuwait to Iran. However, you can drive to Kuwait, take the car ferry to Khorramshahr, drive to Abadan International Airport (ABD) airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport (THR), then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can drive to Kuwait, take the car ferry to Khorramshahr, drive to Khorramshahr, take the train to Arak, walk to Arak, take the bus to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal, take the taxi to Tehran, take the train to Zanjān, then take the taxi to Banārūd.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.