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

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

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  1. Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane BSR - NJF
    2. Take the taxi from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Babylontaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $761–2,597

  2. Drive 455.6 km

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

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    2. Drive from Baghdad to Babyloncar car
    12h 24m
    $26–53

  4. Fly to Baghdad International Airport, 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
    7h 31m
    $465–1,744

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$614Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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 International Airport (BSR) airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then take the taxi to Babylon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basra to Babylon via Basra and Baghdad in around 12h 24m.

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