Trains to Baghdad
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Baghdad: Baghdad railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Baghdad
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad to Karbala | Iraq | 88 km (55 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Baghdad to Kirkuk | Iraq | 237 km (147 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Baghdad to Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 265 km (165 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Baghdad to Nasiriyah | Iraq | 308 km (191 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
| Baghdad to Erbil | Iraq | 319 km (198 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| Baghdad to Mosul | Iraq | 353 km (219 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Baghdad to Basrah | Iraq | 448 km (278 mi) | about 6 h 27 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Baghdad have?
Baghdad railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.