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How to get fromMecca to Najafby train, plane or car

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

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  1. Train, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane JED - NJF
    7h 54m
    $181–492
  2. Train, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane JED - BGW
    3. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar car
    7h 47m
    $179–301

Jeddah (JED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Najaf. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then take the taxi to Najaf. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Najaf.

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