How to get from Kirkuk to Sorkheh Lijeh
- Fastest
- 5h 29m
- by car, door to door
- Cheapest
- $31
- by car
- Distance
- 313 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures
- –
- none timetabled
2 ways to travel
313 km apart. Times are the timetables for Tue 10 Nov, 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$590 cheaper than a cab and about as quick. No bus, train or ferry timetable came up for this trip.
- Drivebestfastestcheapest5h 29m$31–42Estimated385 km · fuel only
- Taxi5h 29m$620–850Estimatedone-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.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Kirkuk to Sorkheh Lijeh?
The fastest way is by car: about 5h 29m door to door. The straight-line distance is 313 km.
What is the cheapest way from Kirkuk to Sorkheh Lijeh?
Driving is the cheapest, from $31. That figure is a fuel estimate, not counting tolls or parking.
How far is Sorkheh Lijeh from Kirkuk by road?
About 385 km, roughly 5h 29m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $31–42; tolls and parking are extra.