Private car from Iraq to Iran
A private car from any Iraqi governorate to Iran (Qom, Tehran, Mashhad) with a licensed driver and a fixed whole-car price, via Khanaqin and the Munthiriya crossing (or Mehran from Wasit). Pickup from your address in any city, stops as you like, and we confirm the price and the border arrangement before departure. Book online with Wb3den Transport, the #1 and only online platform in Iraq for trips to nearby countries.
| From | Nearest city | Distance | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halabja → Iran | Qom | 560 km | 9 hours |
| Maysan (Amarah) → Iran | Qom | 585 km | 9½ hours |
| Sulaimaniya → Iran | Qom | 630 km | 10 hours |
| Wasit (Kut) → Iran | Qom | 655 km | 10 hours |
| Basra → Iran | Qom | 680 km | 10½ hours |
| Diyala (Baqubah) → Iran | Qom | 725 km | 11 hours |
| Dhi Qar (Nasiriyah) → Iran | Qom | 735 km | 11 hours |
| Kirkuk → Iran | Qom | 745 km | 11½ hours |
| Baghdad → Iran | Qom | 770 km | 15 hours |
| Qadisiyah (Diwaniyah) → Iran | Qom | 785 km | 12 hours |
| Muthanna (Samawah) → Iran | Qom | 800 km | 12 hours |
| Erbil → Iran | Qom | 805 km | 12 hours |
| Babylon (Hilla) → Iran | Qom | 805 km | 12 hours |
| Salah al-Din (Tikrit) → Iran | Qom | 825 km | 12½ hours |
| Karbala → Iran | Qom | 840 km | 12½ hours |
| Najaf → Iran | Qom | 845 km | 12½ hours |
| Anbar (Ramadi) → Iran | Qom | 890 km | 13 hours |
| Mosul (Nineveh) → Iran | Qom | 910 km | 13½ hours |
| Duhok → Iran | Qom | 940 km | 14 hours |
Border and documents
Crossing: Munthiriya – Khosravi crossing (or Mehran – Zurbatiya from the Middle Euphrates)
A valid passport; check the current entry rule for Iraqi citizens (visa or exemption). In pilgrimage seasons border processing is slow, and on most trips you switch to an Iranian car after the crossing.
Available vehicles
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 3 passengers | cheapest for singles and couples |
| Mercedes C300 | 4 passengers | extra comfort for business trips |
| Pacifica (family van) | 6 passengers | families and lots of luggage |
| GMC Yukon (SUV) | 7 passengers | groups and long roads |
What the price includes
- The whole car for you and your companions only, with a licensed driver; no strangers and no waiting for seats to fill.
- Pickup from your address (home, hotel, airport) and drop-off at the address you choose in the destination city.
- A fixed price agreed before departure that covers fuel and driver; no meter and no surprises.
- Stops on the way as you like (rest, prayer, food) within the agreed time.
- Your choice of vehicle (sedan, C300, family van, GMC) and departure time, day or night.
How to request a private car
- Open the private-car page and choose origin, destination, date, departure time and vehicle type.
- Enter your name, phone and pickup address and send the request (or message us on WhatsApp).
- We confirm the fixed price and the car and driver details within minutes on WhatsApp. Lines with listed cars at a set price are booked and paid immediately online.
- Pay cash to the driver or online (ZainCash or card) depending on the line; we confirm the method with the price, and the ticket arrives on WhatsApp.
The cheaper alternative: a seat on a coach or shared car
Prefer a seat instead of a whole car? Book it directly
Seats in shared cars and VIP buses to Iran are booked directly online on the website or the app, with no phone call and no middleman: pick the trip and your seat on the vehicle map, enter your name and number, pay cash on boarding or online, and the QR ticket reaches you instantly on WhatsApp. It is the cheapest option for individuals.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a private car from Iraq to Iran?
Yes, from any Iraqi governorate, with a driver and a fixed whole-car price, via Khanaqin and the Munthiriya crossing (or Mehran from Wasit).
What documents do I need?
A valid passport; check the current entry rule for Iraqi citizens (visa or exemption). In pilgrimage seasons border processing is slow, and on most trips you switch to an Iranian car after the crossing.
Is there a cheaper option?
Yes: per-seat places on the scheduled coaches and shared cars on the platform.
Book on the website or the app
Wb3den Transport is the #1 and only online booking platform in Iraq for intercity travel and trips to nearby countries.
Ready to travel?
Compare trips, pick your seat and pay the way you like — or ask us on WhatsApp any time.
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