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

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

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  1. Fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane BSR - NJF
    6h 3m
    $4,149–7,559

  2. Drive 432.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Kufacar car 432.8 km
    4h 17m
    $20–29

  3. Train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi taxi
    3. Drive from Karbala to Kufacar car
    14h 44m
    $33–65

  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 Kufacar car
    8h 20m
    $498–748

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,906Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basra to Kufa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 374.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Kufa, Iraq?

Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 4 times a week.

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