Baghdad to Mosul by shared car or bus

Baghdad to Mosul takes about 4 hours by road through Samarra, Tikrit and Baiji. Shared-car seats start from 25,000 IQD per person with home pickup, listed departures are at (06:00، 12:00، 15:00), and you can book online with Wb3den Transport.

About the Baghdad to Mosul road

Iraq's main northern highway. Checkpoints at the Salah al-Din and Nineveh borders check IDs; choose a morning departure if you prefer to travel in daylight.

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.

Mosul

Mosul is Iraq's second city on the Tigris in the north; the road from Baghdad passes Samarra, Tikrit and Baiji.

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

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 “Mosul”, 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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