There are 3 ways to get from Baqubah to Basra by taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Baqubah to Baghdadtaxi
- Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
12h$129–171Drive 584.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Baqubah to Basracar 584.9 km
5h 48m$27–39Drive, fly
- Drive from Baqubah to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane BGW - BSR
9h 3m$404–850
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baqubah to Basra is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Baqubah to Basra is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Baqubah and Basra is 618 km. The road distance is 584.9 km.
The best way to get from Baqubah to Basra without a car is to taxi and train which takes 12h and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Baqubah to Basra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Baqubah to Basra is 585 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Baqubah to Basra.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basra.
What companies run services between Baqubah, Iraq and Basra, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Baqubah to Basra. However, you can take the taxi to Baghdad, take the train to Basra, then take the taxi to Basra. Alternatively, you can drive from Baqubah to Basra in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,400
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–6,500
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Baghdad to Basra
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $25
- Seat
- $7
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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