Erbil to Basra by shared car or bus
Erbil to Basra is a long north-to-south crossing of Iraq via Baghdad. The line is listed on Wb3den Transport; scheduled seats appear when operators publish them, or request a whole private car at a fixed price.
| Price per seat | Shown when trips are available — private car at a fixed price |
|---|---|
| Departures | Shown when scheduled trips are available |
| Vehicle | whole private car |
| Payment | Cash on boarding, ZainCash or card |
| Documents | Unified national ID |
About the Erbil to Basra road
Most travellers split the journey (Erbil–Baghdad, then Baghdad–Basra) when no direct trip is available.
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.
Basra
Basra is the port city of the far south on the Shatt al-Arab, about 550 km from Baghdad on the southern highway via Kut and Amara or Hilla and Nasiriyah.
Also spelled: Arbil, Hawler, Basrah.
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
- Choose “Erbil” and “Basra”, 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.
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