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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mecca to Najaf 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 24m
    $298–612

  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 Najafcar car
    10h 22m
    $216–381

  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 36m
    $389–984

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,372.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Najaf. 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 Najaf. 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 Najaf.

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