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There are 5 ways to get from Basra to Mecca by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane BSR - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 26m
    SAR 1,067–2,773

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kuwait to Meccacar car
    28h 35m
    SAR 621–1,097

  3. Drive, car ferry, bus, train

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus bus G7
    6. Take the bus from Dammam Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus bus
    7. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train
    43h 43m
    SAR 861–1,363

  4. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane BSR - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    24h 42m
    SAR 1,282–3,458

  5. Drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus bus G7
    6. Take the bus from Dammam Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus bus
    7. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Station to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 11m
    SAR 853–1,350

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,419.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Basra to Mecca. However, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basra to Makkah via Khorramshahr, Kuwait, Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Airport, Al Khafji Border, Dammam Airport, King Fahd Airport Stn, Dammam Main Stn, Dammam Bus Stn, Jeddah Train Stn, and Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station in around 43h 43m.

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