What is the cheapest way to get from Mecca to Basra?

The cheapest way to get from Mecca to Basra is to drive and car ferry which costs $160 - $300 and takes 28h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mecca to Basra?

The fastest way to get from Mecca to Basra is to train and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $280 - $900.

How far is it from Mecca to Basra?

The distance between Mecca and Basra is 1422 km.

How long does it take to get from Mecca to Basra?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Mecca to Basra, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Basra?

There are 10+ hotels available in Basra.

Mecca to Basra - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Mecca to Basra by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain
2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane JED - BSR
8h 22m
$289–884
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Mecca to Kuwaitcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry
3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar
28h 40m
$162–292
Bus, drive, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Makkah to Riyadh Central Busbus
2. Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Dammambus
3. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus G7
4. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Al Khafji Borderbus
5. Drive from Al Khafji Border to Airportcar
6. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry
7. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar
39h 55m
$194–328
Train, bus, drive, car ferry
1. Take the train from Makkah to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Dammam Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus G7
4. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Al Khafji Borderbus
5. Drive from Al Khafji Border to Airportcar
6. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry
7. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar
43h 50m
$222–374

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

21Weekly Planes

7h 11mAverage Duration

$216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,422.1 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Basra. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Basra International Airport (BSR), then take the taxi to Basra. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Makkah to Basra via Aziziyah Bus Stn, Dammam, Dammam Main Stn, King Fahd Airport Stn, Dammam Airport, Al Khafji Border, Airport, Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Kuwait, and Khorramshahr in around 39h 55m.

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