The overnight sleeper train covers roughly 541 kilometers in about 10 to 11 hours under normal track conditions. Daily departures leave Baghdad Central Station and Basra Al-Maqal Station around 19:00 (7:00 PM), arriving at the opposite terminal around 06:00 to 06:15 AM the following morning. Timetables may shift during maintenance or religious holidays, so travelers should confirm exact departure times at the station ticket window on departure day. For more: Baghdad to Basra Overnight Sleeper Train: Tickets, Cabins, and Route Guide
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