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Al Mubarraz to Ar Rifā‘ by bus

Ar Rifā‘ lies 126 km (78 mi) north-east of Al Mubarraz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 2 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 153 km (95 mi) of road.

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CountrySaudi ArabiaBahrain
Population290,802115,495
Elevation148 m (486 ft)43 m (141 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh)UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain)

What changes when you arrive in Ar Rifā‘

Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (BHD); 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 Al Mubarraz to Ar Rifā‘

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Staying in Ar Rifā‘

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Common questions

How far is Ar Rifā‘ from Al Mubarraz?

126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Al Mubarraz; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).

How long does it take to get from Al Mubarraz to Ar Rifā‘ by bus?

About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Al Mubarraz and Ar Rifā‘?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Ar Rifā‘?

The Dinar (BHD).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.