From Baghdad to Kut, the journey takes 2-2.5 hours via the Suwayrah route. Transportation options include: private taxi for 70,000-100,000 IQD (one way from Baghdad), minibus from Baghdad's Al-Alawi garage for 15,000-20,000 IQD (takes 2.5-3 hours, stops at city entrances), and taxi from Najaf for 90,000-120,000 IQD (about 3 hours). It's best to depart in the morning and request daytime travel. For moving inside Kut, taxis have no meters so agree on fares upfront (3,000-5,000 IQD for short trips), and walking works well on the corniche and market areas.\n\nFor more: Kut, Iraq (https://visit-iraq.com/en/places/kut)