Baghdad to Basrah by train
Basrah lies 448 km (278 mi) south-east of Baghdad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Iraq rail, over roughly 547 km (340 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Baghdad | Basrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 7.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Stations on record | Baghdad railway station | Al Maqal Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Baghdad to Basrah
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Staying in Basrah
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Common questions
How far is Basrah from Baghdad?
448 km (278 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Baghdad; by road roughly 547 km (340 mi).
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Basrah by train?
About 6 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baghdad and Basrah?
No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.