Baghdad to Damascus by bus
Baghdad to Damascus takes about 15 hours by road via Ramadi and the Al-Waleed/Tanf crossing. The line is listed on Wb3den Transport: scheduled trips appear when available, and a whole private car can be requested at a fixed price.
| Price per seat | Shown when trips are available — private car at a fixed price |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 15 hours including border processing |
| Departures | Shown when scheduled trips are available |
| Vehicle | whole private car |
| Payment | Cash on boarding, ZainCash or card |
| Documents | Valid passport + required visa |
About the Baghdad to Damascus road
Check the crossing status and visa requirements before travelling; conditions on this line change.
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.
Damascus
Damascus is Syria's capital; the overland road from Baghdad runs through Ramadi and the Al-Waleed crossing.
What to expect
The border
The road via Ramadi to the Al-Waleed/Tanf crossing; check the crossing status before travelling.
Documents
A valid passport and the current entry procedures for Syria.
How to book
- Choose “Baghdad” and “Damascus”, the date and passenger count on the search page.
- Compare trips by time, price, vehicle and free seats.
- Pick your seat on the vehicle map.
- Enter your name and phone, and passport details for each traveller.
- Pay cash on boarding or online via ZainCash or card. Your QR ticket arrives instantly and on WhatsApp.
Related routes
Ready to travel?
Compare trips, pick your seat and pay the way you like — or ask us on WhatsApp any time.
Search tripsWhatsApp