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How to get fromMecca to Basraby train, plane, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane JED - BSR
    8h 12m
    $292–784

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mecca to Kuwaitcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    28h 50m
    $162–292

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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