There are 2 ways to get from Baghdad to Basra by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Basra is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Baghdad to Basra. However, there are services departing from Baghdad and arriving at Basra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Baghdad and Basra is 561 km. The road distance is 534.4 km.
The best way to get from Baghdad to Basra without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Baghdad to Basra, including transfers.
Baghdad to Basra train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, depart from Baghdad station.
Baghdad to Basra train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, arrive at Basra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Basra is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Baghdad to Basra.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra 6 times a week. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 11h.
- 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
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