There are 2 ways to get from Basra to Baghdad by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Basra to Baghdad is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Baghdad is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Basra to Baghdad. However, there are services departing from Basra and arriving at Baghdad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Basra and Baghdad is 560 km. The road distance is 533.9 km.
The best way to get from Basra to Baghdad without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Basra to Baghdad, including transfers.
Basra to Baghdad train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, depart from Basra station.
Basra to Baghdad train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, arrive at Baghdad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Baghdad is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Basra to Baghdad.
There are 100+ hotels available in Baghdad.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Baghdad, Iraq?
Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Basra to Baghdad 6 times a week. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Basra to Baghdad
- 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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