Rome2Rio

How to get fromMecca to Basraby train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Basra

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 4 ways to get from Mecca to Basra by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane JED - BSR
    8h 52m
    $259–784

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mecca to Kuwaitcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    28h 46m
    $164–298

  3. Train, bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Dammam Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus G7
    4. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Al Khafji Borderbus bus
    5. Drive from Al Khafji Border to Airportcar car
    6. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    7. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    44h 12m
    $224–380

  4. Bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jarwal Bus Station to Jeddah Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Dammam Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus G7
    4. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Al Khafji Borderbus bus
    5. Drive from Al Khafji Border to Airportcar car
    6. Take the carferry from Kuwait to Khorramshahrcarferry car ferry
    7. Drive from Khorramshahr to Basracar car
    44h 16m
    $223–370

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Mecca to Basra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,422.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Basra. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Basra International Airport (BSR), then take the taxi to Basra. Alternatively, you can take a train from Makkah to Basra via Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station, Jeddah Train Stn, Dammam Bus Stn, Dammam Main Stn, King Fahd Airport Stn, Dammam Airport, Al Khafji Border, Airport, Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Kuwait, and Khorramshahr in around 44h 12m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.