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How to get fromBasra to Najafby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Basra to Najaf by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi taxi
    3. Drive from Karbala to Najafcar car
    14h 39m
    $31–58

  2. Drive  440.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Najafcar car 440.8 km
    4h 22m
    $21–30

  3. Fly to Al Najaf International Airport

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane BSR - NJF
    10h 2m
    $480–1,560

  4. Fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane BSR - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar car
    9h 20m
    $408–699

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Najaf, Iraq?

Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and Flydubai fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) once daily.

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