There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Baghdad by plane, train, or car
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Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Baghdad is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Baghdad is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $400 - $600.
The distance between Basra and Baghdad is 486 km. The road distance is 533.6 km.
The best way to get from Basra to Baghdad without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Basra to Baghdad, including transfers.
The best way to get from Basra to Baghdad is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $400 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 8h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Baghdad is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Basra to Baghdad.
There are 37+ hotels available in Baghdad.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Baghdad, Iraq?
Iraqi Airways flies from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) twice daily. Alternatively, Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Basra to Baghdad once daily. Tickets cost $8–29 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Basra to Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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