There are 4 ways to get from Baghdad to Basra by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Baghdad International Airport
best- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BGW - BSR
5h 49m$392–707Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
11h 6m$23–46Drive 534 km
- Drive from Baghdad to Basracar 534 km
5h 4m$25–36Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly
- Drive from Baghdad to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane NJF - BSR
7h 51m$1,137–2,356
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $24 - $40.
The distance between Baghdad and Basra is 489 km. The road distance is 534 km.
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Baghdad to Basra, including transfers.
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 11h 6m.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Basra is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Baghdad to Basra.
There are eight+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily. Alternatively, Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra 3 times a week. Tickets cost $8–29 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–5,500
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,100–9,500
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,000
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,300
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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