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How to get fromBasra to Saudi Arabiaby car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Basra to Saudi Arabia by car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Basra to Ras Alardcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Ras Alard to Ras al Ardh - Failakacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Ras al Ardh - Failaka to Ras Alardcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Ras Alard to Riyadhcar car
    14h 22m

  2. Fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane plane BSR - DOH
    2. Take the bus from Msheirb Bus Stn to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus bus
    9h 35m
    SAR 1,341–4,019

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 670Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Basra to Saudi Arabia. However, you can drive to Ras Alard, take the car ferry to Ras al Ardh - Failaka, take the car ferry to Ras Alard, then drive to Riyadh. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) airport, fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH), walk to Hamad Intl Airport T1, take the train to Msheireb, walk to Msheirb Bus Stn, take the bus to Aziziyah Bus Stn, walk to Transport Center, take the line 1 subway to National Museum, then take the line 5 subway to Gosi.

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