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 50m.

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 12m and costs $260 - $700.

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 12m to get from Mecca to Basra, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Basra?

There are six+ hotels available in Basra.

Mecca to Basra - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Mecca to Basra by train, plane, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 12m
$262–684
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 50m
$162–292

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

27Weekly Planes

6h 46mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,422.1 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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 vehicle from Mecca to Basra via Kuwait and Khorramshahr in around 28h 50m.

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