Buses to Karbala
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Karbala, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karbala to Al-Musayab | Iraq | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Karbala to Abu Gharaq | Iraq | 31 km (20 mi) | about 49 min |
| Karbala to Al Hillah | Iraq | 41 km (25 mi) | about 59 min |
| Karbala to Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | Iraq | 43 km (26 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Karbala to Al Maḩmūdīyah | Iraq | 59 km (37 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Karbala to Najaf | Iraq | 72 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Karbala to Kufa | Iraq | 74 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Karbala to Abū Ghurayb | Iraq | 78 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Karbala to Al Fallūjah | Iraq | 85 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Karbala to Baghdad | Iraq | 88 km (55 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Karbala to Sadr City | Iraq | 95 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Karbala to Al Diwaniyah | Iraq | 109 km (68 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Karbala to Mosul | Iraq | 422 km (262 mi) | about 7 h 49 min |
| Karbala to Erbil | Iraq | 398 km (247 mi) | about 7 h 23 min |
| Karbala to Basrah | Iraq | 426 km (265 mi) | about 7 h 54 min |
| Karbala to Kirkuk | Iraq | 319 km (198 mi) | about 5 h 58 min |
| Karbala to Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 353 km (219 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Karbala to Nasiriyah | Iraq | 273 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 9 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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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.
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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.