Sulaimaniya to Baghdad by shared car or bus
Sulaimaniya to Baghdad takes about 4 hours by road. Shared-car seats start from 35,000 IQD per person with home pickup, listed departures are at (03:00، 12:00، 21:00), and you can book online with Wb3den Transport.
| Price per seat (from) | 35,000 IQD · front seat 50,000 IQD |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 4 hours |
| Departures | 03:00، 12:00، 21:00 (daily) |
| Vehicle | sedan |
| Amenities | air conditioning |
| Payment | Cash on boarding, ZainCash or card |
| Documents | Unified national ID |
About the Sulaimaniya to Baghdad road
The road usually runs via Kirkuk and Chamchamal before reaching Sulaimaniya, with checkpoints at the entrance to the Kurdistan Region, so carry your ID. Night departures 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.
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.
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.
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
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 “Sulaimaniya” and “Baghdad”, 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 Sulaimaniya to Baghdad?
About 4 hours by car in normal conditions.
How much is Sulaimaniya to Baghdad?
From 35,000 IQD per seat as currently listed.
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