Najaf to Iran (Qom, Tehran, Mashhad)
Travel from Najaf to Iran (Qom, Tehran, Mashhad): direct scheduled trips from Najaf are being added to Wb3den Transport now and appear in search as soon as they are published. Today you travel via Baghdad (about 2 hours to Baghdad, then from 35,000 IQD per seat and about 15 hours to Qom or 17 hours to Tehran via the Munthiriya crossing), or by direct private car from Najaf to Qom or Tehran at a fixed price. Wb3den Transport is the #1 and only online platform in Iraq for trips to nearby countries.
| 1 · Direct (coming soon) | Scheduled trips from Najaf to Qom and Tehran are being published now; search Najaf on the search page to see them as soon as they are live. |
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| 2 · Via Baghdad | Najaf → Baghdad (2 hours) → Baghdad → Qom (15 hours · 35,000 IQD) / Baghdad → Tehran (17 hours) |
| 3 · Direct private car | whole car at a fixed price · Qom 12½ hours · Tehran 14 hours · Mashhad 25 hours |
Prefer a seat instead of a whole car? Book it directly
Seats in shared cars and VIP buses on the Baghdad – Qom line (from 35,000 IQD per seat) 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.
What to expect
The border
A minibus covers the Baghdad–border leg (Munthiriya/Khosravi near Khanaqin) and an Iranian VIP coach the Iranian leg. Border processing can be long in pilgrimage seasons and is not precisely counted in the journey time.
Documents
A valid passport. Entry rules for Iraqi citizens change (visa or visa waiver); confirm the current procedure with the operator or the consulate before booking.
Coach and luggage
VIP coaches with reclining seats, air conditioning and USB, one large bag in the hold and a hand bag inside, with prayer and meal stops.
Payment
Payment: online in advance via ZainCash or card (this operator does not take cash on boarding). Arrive 20 minutes before departure.
Najaf
Najaf, home to the shrine of Imam Ali, is Iraq's first pilgrimage destination, about 160 km south of Baghdad with an international airport serving the Gulf and Iran. Private cars from Najaf serve pilgrims to Karbala, Baghdad and the Iranian crossings.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct bus from Najaf to Qom or Tehran?
It is being added; until it is published you travel via Baghdad or by direct private car.
How long is Najaf to Qom?
Via Baghdad about 17 hours in total; by direct private car about 12½ hours including the border.
What documents?
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.
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