How to Travel from
Baghdad to Basra
by Plane, Train or Car
Schedule
Baghdad, Iraq → Basra, Iraq
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Baghdad to Basra
Composite routes from Baghdad to Basra
Cheapest
5 h 5 min
Car
534 km.
from $29
Route Navigator Baghdad - Basra
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Continue onto شارع الملك غازي
شارع الملك غازي, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
Turn right
420 м
420 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto شارع الخلفاء
شارع الخلفاء, 1 km 641 м
1 km 641 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto جسر الجمهورية
جسر الجمهورية, 1 km 70 м
1 km 70 м
Turn left onto شارع الخلد
شارع الخلد, 437 м
437 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto شارع الخلد
شارع الخلد, 497 м
497 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto شارع الخلد
شارع الخلد, 2 km 956 м
2 km 956 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto شارع 14 تموز
شارع 14 تموز, 1 km 111 м
1 km 111 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto شارع ساطع الحصري
شارع ساطع الحصري, 1 km 743 м
1 km 743 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto الجسر ذو الطابقين
الجسر ذو الطابقين, 5 km 834 м
5 km 834 м
Keep left onto طريق اليوسفية للمرور السريع
طريق اليوسفية للمرور السريع, 15 km 751 м
15 km 751 м
Keep left and drive toward طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
طريق المرور السريع رقم 1, 290 km 986 м
290 km 986 м
Keep right and take 8 toward الى السماوه - محطة وقود
الى السماوه - محطة وقود, 8, 1 km 543 м
1 km 543 м
Turn left
20 м
20 м
Turn left onto 8
19 м
19 м
Keep right and take 1 toward الى البصرة
الى البصرة, 1, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
Turn right onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1 and drive toward الى البصره
طريق المرور السريع رقم 1, الى البصره, 178 km 788 м
178 km 788 м
Keep right onto الاربعين كيلو and drive toward الى البصرة
الاربعين كيلو, الى البصرة, 32 km 116 м
32 km 116 м
Keep right toward 6
6, 5 km 429 м
5 km 429 м
Turn right onto شارع التأميم
شارع التأميم, 1 km 512 м
1 km 512 м
Make a U-turn onto شارع التأميم
شارع التأميم, 127 м
127 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Iraqi Airways
Website:
iraqiairways.com.iq/
Plane from Saddam International Airport to Basra
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.17–$293.48
Train operators
Iraqi Republic Railways
Website:
scr.gov.iq/
Train from Baghdad to Basra
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.51–$27.76
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Basra?
The cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to drive which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 5h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Baghdad to Basra?
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $380.43 - $597.83 .
How far is it from Baghdad to Basra?
The distance between Baghdad and Basra is 493 km. The road distance is 538.9 km.
How do I travel from Baghdad to Basra without a car?
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs $21.74 - $47.83 .
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Basra?
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Baghdad to Basra, including transfers.
Train or fly from Baghdad to Basra?
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $380.43 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21.74 - $47.83 and takes 8h 38m.
Can I drive from Baghdad to Basra?
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Basra is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Baghdad to Basra.
Which airlines fly from Saddam International Airport Airport to Basra International Airport Airport?
Iraqi Airways offers flights from Saddam International Airport Airport to Basra International Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Basra?
There are five+ hotels available in Basra. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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