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How to get fromBasra to Meccaby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Basra to Mecca by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane BSR - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    SAR 1,516–3,473

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kuwait to Meccacar car
    28h 43m
    SAR 614–1,087

  3. Drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus bus G7
    6. Take the bus from Dammam to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus bus
    7. Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Makkahbus bus
    38h 59m
    SAR 726–1,225

  4. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane BSR - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    15h 2m
    SAR 1,781–3,858

  5. Drive, car ferry, bus via Manama

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Jeblat Habshibus bus
    6. Take the bus from Manama - Lulu Centre to Azziziya Bus Stationbus bus
    7. Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Makkahbus bus
    39h 26m

  6. Drive, car ferry, bus, train

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus bus G7
    6. Take the bus from Dammam Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus bus
    7. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train
    43h 28m
    SAR 854–1,353

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 1,092Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basra to Mecca.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,419.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Basra to Mecca. However, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basra to Makkah via Khorramshahr, Kuwait, Maliya, Airport, Al Khafji Border, Dammam Airport, King Fahd Airport Stn, Dammam Main Stn, Dammam, and Riyadh Central Bus in around 38h 59m.

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