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How to get fromBasra to Qaryat al Karkashīyahby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Basra to Qaryat al Karkashīyah by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Basra to Baghdadtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Alawi garage to Karbalataxi taxi
    13h 45m
    $55–90

  2. Drive 499.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar car 499.3 km
    4h 55m
    $23–34

  3. 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 Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar car
    9h 6m
    $516–1,745

  4. Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane BSR - NJF
    2. Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar car
    6h 54m
    $3,834–7,043

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$487Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 663 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Basra to Qaryat al Karkashīyah. However, you can take the taxi to Basra, take the train to Baghdad, walk to Alawi garage, take the taxi to Karbala, then take the taxi to Qaryat al Karkashīyah. Alternatively, you can drive from Basra to Qaryat al Karkashīyah in around 4h 55m.

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