Baghdad to Sulaimaniya by shared car or bus
Baghdad to Sulaimaniya takes about 4 hours by road. Shared-car seats start from 35,000 IQD per person with home pickup, cars leave several times a day (01:00, 03:00, 05:00, 12:00, 12:30, 18:30 and 21:00), and you can reserve online with Wb3den Transport and pay cash on boarding.
| Price per seat (from) | 35,000 IQD · front seat 50,000 IQD |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 4 hours |
| Departures | 01:00, 03:00, 05:00, 12:00, 12:30, 18:30, 21:00 (daily) |
| Vehicle | sedan |
| Pickup | From your address to your address |
| Amenities | Wi-Fi, air conditioning, USB ports |
| Payment | Cash on boarding or online via ZainCash or card |
| Documents | Unified national ID |
About the Baghdad to Sulaimaniya road
The road between Baghdad and Sulaimaniya usually runs via Kirkuk and Chamchamal, with checkpoints at the Kurdistan Region boundary, so carry your ID. Night departures (01:00, 03:00, 05:00 and 21:00) suit travellers who want to arrive in the morning.
Listed vehicles are sedans or SUVs with a small number of named seats. The driver collects you from your address and drops you at your address.
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.
Sulaimaniya
Sulaimaniya is the cultural city of eastern Kurdistan near the Iranian border, known for its cooler climate and for the garage where Baghdad and Kirkuk cars and Türkiye coaches depart.
Also spelled: Sulaymaniyah, Slemani.
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
- Choose “Baghdad” and “Sulaimaniya”, 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.
- Pay cash on boarding or online via ZainCash or card. Your QR ticket arrives instantly and on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Baghdad to Sulaimaniya?
About 4 hours by car, more if checkpoints are slow.
How much is a seat from Baghdad to Sulaimaniya?
Currently from 35,000 IQD per seat in a shared car.
Are there night departures?
Yes, the listed departure times include night and dawn trips: 01:00, 03:00, 05:00 and 21:00.
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