There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Najaf by train, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi, drive
best- Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain
- Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi
- Drive from Karbala to Najafcar
14h 39m$31–59Drive 440.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Basra to Najafcar 440.8 km
4h 23m$23–33Fly
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BSR - NJF
10h 2m$1,250–3,360
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Najaf is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Najaf is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Basra and Najaf is 738 km. The road distance is 440.8 km.
It takes approximately 14h 39m to get from Basra to Najaf, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Najaf is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Basra to Najaf.
There are 15+ hotels available in Najaf.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?
Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 3 times a week.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–6,500
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,300
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- $6–10
Shared Local Taxi Iraq
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