Abu Dhabi to Dammam by train
Dammam lies 484 km (301 mi) north-west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 58 min at the speeds typical of United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 591 km (367 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Abu Dhabi | Dammam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Dammam are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 6 h 58 min journey lands only 5 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dammam
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book trains from Abu Dhabi to Dammam
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Staying in Dammam
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Dammam. Of the 47 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (25). Across 41 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 64,196 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dammam
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Common questions
How far is Dammam from Abu Dhabi?
484 km (301 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abu Dhabi; by road roughly 591 km (367 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Dammam by train?
About 6 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Dammam?
Dammam is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Dammam?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Dammam?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Dammam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.