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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mecca to Kufa by train, plane, car, or bus

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

    best
    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
    8h 35m
    $297–611

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

    cheapest
    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 Kufacar car
    10h 17m
    $216–380

  3. 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 37m
    $388–983

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,372.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Kufa, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Kufa. 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 Kufa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Kufa.

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