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How to get fromBasra to Babylonby train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Basra to Babylon by train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    2. Drive from Baghdad to Babyloncar car
    12h 23m
    $25–49

  2. Drive  455.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Babyloncar car 455.6 km
    4h 21m
    $21–31

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane BSR - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Babyloncar car
    8h 26m
    $405–694

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi taxi
    3. Take the taxi from Karbala to Babylontaxi taxi
    14h 16m
    $117–162

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

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

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

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