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How to get fromBabylon to Basraby car, train, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Babylon to Basra by car, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Babylon to Baghdadcar car
    2. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    12h 29m
    $24–48

  2. Drive  455.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Babylon to Basracar car 455.5 km
    4h 21m
    $21–31

  3. Taxi to Al Najaf International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Babylon to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane NJF - BSR
    12h 47m
    $528–1,196

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Babylon to Karbalataxi taxi
    2. Take the taxi from Karbala to Alawi garagetaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    14h 49m
    $120–163

  5. Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Babylon to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car car
    2. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane BGW - BSR
    7h 1m
    $405–702

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Babylon, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Babylon to Basra. However, you can drive to Baghdad, take the train to Basra, then take the taxi to Basra. Alternatively, you can drive from Babylon to Basra in around 4h 21m.

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