Trains to Basrah
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Basrah: Al Maqal 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 Basrah
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basrah to Nasiriyah | Iraq | 158 km (98 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Basrah to Karbala | Iraq | 426 km (265 mi) | about 6 h 7 min |
| Basrah to Sadr City | Iraq | 448 km (278 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Basrah to Baghdad | Iraq | 448 km (278 mi) | about 6 h 27 min |
| Basrah to Abū Ghurayb | Iraq | 460 km (286 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Basrah to Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 603 km (375 mi) | about 8 h 40 min |
| Basrah to Kirkuk | Iraq | 635 km (395 mi) | about 9 h 8 min |
| Basrah to Erbil | Iraq | 722 km (449 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Basrah to Mosul | Iraq | 779 km (484 mi) | about 11 h 12 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 Basrah have?
Al Maqal 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.