Baghdad to Kirkuk by train
Kirkuk lies 237 km (147 mi) north of Baghdad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 24 min at the speeds typical of Iraq rail, over roughly 289 km (179 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Baghdad | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 7.2 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 346 m (1,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Stations on record | Baghdad railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Baghdad to Kirkuk
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Staying in Kirkuk
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Common questions
How far is Kirkuk from Baghdad?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north of Baghdad; by road roughly 289 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Kirkuk by train?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baghdad and Kirkuk?
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.