There are 3 ways to get from Green Zone to Basra by train, car, or plane
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Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Green Zone to Basra. However, there are services departing from Baghdad and arriving at Basra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Green Zone and Basra is 562 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.
The best way to get from Green Zone to Basra without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Green Zone to Basra, including transfers.
Green Zone to Basra train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, depart from Baghdad station.
The best way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $440 - $750 and takes 8h 47m.
Green Zone to Basra train services, operated by Iraqi Republic Railways, arrive at Basra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Green Zone to Basra is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Green Zone to Basra.
What companies run services between Green Zone, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra 6 times a week. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 11h. Alternatively, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,900
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $2,400–6,500
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- 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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