How to get from Ashgabat to Gaz Kuh
- Fastest
- 2h 43m
- by car, door to door
- Cheapest
- $13
- by car
- Distance
- 79 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures
- –
- none timetabled
2 ways to travel
79 km apart. Times are the timetables for Fri 6 Nov, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best$250 cheaper than a cab and about as quick. No bus, train or ferry timetable came up for this trip.
- Drivebestfastestcheapest2h 43m$13–18Estimated167 km · fuel only
- Taxi2h 43m$265–365Estimatedone-way cab
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Before you go
Borders, permits, official travel advice and disaster alerts for the places on this route, as their sources publish them. Entry rules are shown for a passport from Turkmenistan; the planner lets you pick yours.
- Visa on arrival likely in Iran · Turkmenistan passport (assumed)Check rules
Travel advice: UK FCDO (Open Government Licence v3.0), US State Department. Visa rules: Passport Index data (MIT, 17 Feb 2026); always check the official entry rules.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Ashgabat to Gaz Kuh?
The fastest way is by car: about 2h 43m door to door. The straight-line distance is 79 km.
What is the cheapest way from Ashgabat to Gaz Kuh?
Driving is the cheapest, from $13. That figure is a fuel estimate, not counting tolls or parking.
How far is Gaz Kuh from Ashgabat by road?
About 167 km, roughly 2h 43m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $13–18; tolls and parking are extra.