How to get from Kirkuk to Qarib
- Fastest
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- Cheapest
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- Distance
- 287 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 0
- 2 ways, Wed 28 Oct
2 ways to travel
287 km apart. Times are the timetables for Wed 28 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best$690 cheaper than a cab and about as quick.
- Drivebest5h 35m$30–42EstimatedAvoid · Iran381 km · fuel only
- Taxi5h 35m$610–840EstimatedAvoid · Iranone-way cab
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Before you go
Borders, permits, official travel advice and disaster alerts for the places on this route, as their sources publish them. Entry rules are shown for a passport from Iraq; the planner lets you pick yours.
- Likely no visa needed for Iran · Iraq passport (assumed)Check rules
Travel advice: UK FCDO (Open Government Licence v3.0), US State Department. Visa rules: Passport Index data (MIT, 17 Feb 2026); always check the official entry rules.
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Kirkuk to Qarib?
The fastest way is by car: about 5h 35m door to door. The straight-line distance is 287 km.
What is the cheapest way from Kirkuk to Qarib?
Drive is the cheapest, from $30. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How far is Qarib from Kirkuk by road?
About 381 km, roughly 5h 35m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $30–42; tolls and parking are extra.