There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Baghdad by train, car, or plane
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Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
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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 drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $24 - $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.
The best way to get from Basra to Baghdad is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 7h 24m.
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.
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. Alternatively, Royal Jordanian, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) twice daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–3,300
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–5,500
- 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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