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Abu Dhabi to Madīnat Ḩamad by bus

Madīnat Ḩamad lies 433 km (269 mi) north-west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 8 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 528 km (328 mi) of road.

Abu DhabiMadīnat Ḩamad

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Abu DhabiMadīnat Ḩamad
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesBahrain
Population1.8 million133,550
Elevation6 m (20 ft)35 m (115 ft)
Time nowUTC+4 (Asia/Dubai)UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain)

Clocks in Madīnat Ḩamad are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 8 h 1 min journey lands only 7 h 1 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Madīnat Ḩamad

Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Bahrain: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (BHD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.

Where to book buses from Abu Dhabi to Madīnat Ḩamad

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Staying in Madīnat Ḩamad

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Common questions

How far is Madīnat Ḩamad from Abu Dhabi?

433 km (269 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abu Dhabi; by road roughly 528 km (328 mi).

How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Madīnat Ḩamad by bus?

About 8 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Madīnat Ḩamad?

Madīnat Ḩamad is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bahrain against Asia/Dubai).

What currency do I need in Madīnat Ḩamad?

The Dinar (BHD).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.