There are 3 ways to get from Babylon to Basra by car, train, or taxi
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Babylon to Baghdadcar
- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
12h 30m$27–52Drive 455.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Babylon to Basracar 455.5 km
4h 21m$23–34Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Babylon to Karbalataxi
- Take the taxi from Karbala to Alawi garagetaxi
- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
14h 50m$122–166
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Babylon to Basra is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Babylon to Basra is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Babylon and Basra is 654 km. The road distance is 455.5 km.
The best way to get from Babylon to Basra without a car is to taxi and train which takes 14h 50m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Babylon to Basra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Babylon to Basra is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Babylon to Basra.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basra.
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.
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $25
- Seat
- $7
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $25
- Seat
- $7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $6–120
Shared Local Taxi Iraq
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