There are 3 ways to get from Green Zone to Basra by plane, train, or car
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Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Green Zone to Basra is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $440 - $750.
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 11m.
The distance between Green Zone and Basra is 486 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 11m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 37m 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 fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $440 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 11h 11m.
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 Airways flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) twice daily. Alternatively, Iraqi Republic Railways operates a train from Baghdad to Basra 6 times a week. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- 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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