Amman to Baghdad by bus

Amman to Baghdad takes about 9 hours by road via the Karameh/Trebil crossing and Ramadi. The line is listed on Wb3den Transport; trips appear when available, or request a whole private car at a fixed price.

About the Amman to Baghdad road

Passport required; Iraqi citizens need a Jordanian visa in advance or on arrival depending on category. Processing at the two border posts takes time that is not always counted in the road time.

Amman

Amman is Jordan's capital; cars and buses from Iraq usually arrive in the Abdali area or the northern terminals.

Baghdad

Baghdad is the capital and Iraq's biggest transport hub; northbound and westbound cars traditionally leave from Al-Alawi garage and southbound cars from Al-Nahda garage, while trips booked online pick you up at your address in most districts.

What to expect

The border

The international highway via Ramadi and Rutba to the Trebil crossing, then Karameh on the Jordanian side; processing at both posts can take several hours.

Documents

A valid passport and a Jordanian visa in advance or on arrival depending on category; check before travelling.

Easiest option

A whole private car from your door to Amman at a fixed price, requested from the “Request a private car” page and confirmed on WhatsApp within 30 minutes.

How to book

1. Choose “Amman” and “Baghdad”, the date and passenger count on the search page.
2. Compare trips by time, price, vehicle and free seats.
3. Pick your seat on the vehicle map.
4. Enter your name and phone, and passport details for each traveller.
5. Pay cash on boarding or online via ZainCash or card. Your QR ticket arrives instantly and on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

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