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

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There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Babylon by train, car, 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 24m
    $25–49

  2. Drive  455.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Babyloncar car 455.6 km
    4h 21m
    $23–34

  3. 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

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  • Distance: 652.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

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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