Baghdad to Basra by shared car or bus

Baghdad to Basra takes about 5 hours by road on the southern highway (via Kut or Hilla and Nasiriyah). The line is listed on Wb3den Transport; scheduled seats appear when operators publish them, and you can request a whole private car at a fixed price any time.

About the Baghdad to Basra road

Basra is the southernmost governorate. Traditionally, southbound cars leave from Baghdad's Al-Nahda garage; trips booked through the platform include pickup from your address where the operator offers it.

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.

Basra

Basra is the port city of the far south on the Shatt al-Arab, about 550 km from Baghdad on the southern highway via Kut and Amara or Hilla and Nasiriyah.

Also spelled: Basrah.

What to expect

Checkpoints

There are checkpoints on intercity roads and at city entrances; carry your unified national ID, and foreign nationals their passport and residency or visa.

Luggage

One large bag plus a hand bag per seat in shared cars; request a private car for extra luggage.

Women and families

Seats in shared cars are reserved by name and women and families are seated together; a whole private car is the most comfortable option for families.

How to book

1. Choose “Baghdad” and “Basra”, 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.
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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