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There are 3 ways to get from Thuwal to Balad by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane JED - BGW
    3. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Baladcar car
    9h 11m
    $242–398

  2. Train to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Madinahtrain train
    2. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane MED - BGW
    3. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Baladcar car
    10h 58m
    $286–748

  3. Train to Jeddah, fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane JED - NJF
    3. Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Baladcar car
    11h 20m
    $339–578

Jeddah (JED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,603.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Thuwal, Saudi Arabia and Balad, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Thuwal to Balad. However, you can take the taxi to King Abdullah Economic City, take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Balad. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to King Abdullah Economic City, take the train to Madinah, take the taxi to Prophet's Mosque, take the line 400 bus to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Int'l Airport, walk to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Balad.

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