Baghdad to Kirkuk by shared car or bus

Baghdad to Kirkuk takes about 3 hours by road. Shared-car seats start from 25,000 IQD per person with home pickup, listed departures are at (00:00, 03:00 and 21:00), and you can book online with Wb3den Transport and pay cash on boarding.

About the Baghdad to Kirkuk road

Kirkuk sits on the way to Erbil and Sulaimaniya and is the shortest northern line from Baghdad. The road runs through Diyala and Tuz Khurmatu, with ID checks at checkpoints.

Baghdad

Baghdad is the capital and Iraq's biggest transport hub; shared cars traditionally leave from the city's main garages (Al-Nahda and Al-Alawi), while trips booked online pick you up at your address in most districts.

Kirkuk

Kirkuk is the oil city halfway between Baghdad and Erbil, and coaches to Türkiye also leave from it via Erbil.

Operator notes

• Pickup from home.
• Pay online or cash on arrival.

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

Allowance depends on the operator, typically 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 operators generally seat women and families together on request; a whole private car is the most comfortable option for families.

How to book

1. Choose “Baghdad” and “Kirkuk”, 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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