There are 4 ways to get from Basra to Baqubah by train, taxi, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Baqubahtaxi
11h 58m$122–176Drive 584.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Basra to Baqubahcar 584.3 km
5h 47m$27–39Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane BSR - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Baqubahcar
7h 17m$494–743Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane BSR - NJF
- Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Baqubahcar
8h 55m$3,940–7,552
Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Baqubah is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Baqubah is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Basra and Baqubah is 618 km. The road distance is 584.3 km.
The best way to get from Basra to Baqubah without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 58m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Basra to Baqubah, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Baqubah is 584 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Basra to Baqubah.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Baqubah, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Basra to Baqubah. However, you can take the taxi to Basra, take the train to Baghdad, then take the taxi to Baqubah. Alternatively, you can drive from Basra to Baqubah in around 5h 47m.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–4,500
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $4,000–8,000
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–2,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–4,300
Flights from Basra International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,900–7,500
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,100
- Website
- scr.gov.iq
Train from Basra to Baghdad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- scr.gov.iq
- Sleeper berth
- $29
- Seat
- $8
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