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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mecca to Basra by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Jeddah, 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
    9h 47m
    $262–784

  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

  3. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane TIF - BSR
    14h 49m
    $280–856

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest 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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