Al Ain City to Muscat by bus
Muscat lies 277 km (172 mi) east of Al Ain City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 339 km (210 mi) of road.
| Al Ain City | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Oman |
| Population | 846,747 | 797,000 |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
What changes when you arrive in Muscat
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Oman: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book buses from Al Ain City to Muscat
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Staying in Muscat
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat. Of the 206 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (82), and 27 are five-star. Across 107 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 205,428 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Muscat
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Common questions
How far is Muscat from Al Ain City?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, east of Al Ain City; by road roughly 339 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Al Ain City to Muscat by bus?
About 5 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Ain City and Muscat?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Muscat?
The Rial (OMR).
Where can I stay in Muscat?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat, 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.