Erbil to Baghdad by shared car or bus

Erbil to Baghdad takes about 5 hours by road via Kirkuk. Shared-car seats start from 35,000 IQD per person with home pickup, cars leave several times a day (00:00, 00:30, 05:00, 06:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 19:00), and you can book online with Wb3den Transport and pay cash on boarding or online.

About the Erbil to Baghdad road

This is one of the busiest intercity corridors in Iraq: commuters, students and families move between the capital and the capital of the Kurdistan Region every day. The usual road runs through Baqubah and Kirkuk, with checkpoints along the way, so carry your national ID or passport.

Trips listed on the platform are shared cars (a sedan for three passengers or an SUV for six to seven) with named seat reservations; the front seat is sold at a higher price for those who want it. The driver picks you up at your address in Erbil and drops you at your address in Baghdad, so there is no need to go to the garage.

Erbil

Erbil (Hawler) is the capital of the Kurdistan Region; its main bus terminal is the departure point for international lines to Türkiye, and cars to Baghdad, Sulaimaniya and Duhok run through the day.

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.

Also spelled: Arbil, Hawler.

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 “Erbil” and “Baghdad”, 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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