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How to get fromMecca to Najafby train, plane, bus or car

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

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

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    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 44m
    $171–472

  2. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane TIF - NJF
    14h 36m
    $239–734

  3. Train to Jeddah, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    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
    $199–331

  4. Drive to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    1. Drive from Mecca to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)car car
    2. Fly from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane ABT - NJF
    26h 53m
    $186–598

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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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 bus to Ta'if Bus Station, take the taxi to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), then take the taxi to Najaf.

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