Driving from Ar Rifā‘ to Lusail
Lusail lies 124 km (77 mi) south-east of Ar Rifā‘, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 151 km (94 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ar Rifā‘ | Lusail | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Qatar |
| Population | 115,495 | 198,600 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
What changes when you arrive in Lusail
Crossing from Bahrain into Qatar: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (QAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +974; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Ar Rifā‘ to Lusail
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Staying in Lusail
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Common questions
How far is Lusail from Ar Rifā‘?
124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ar Rifā‘; by road roughly 151 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rifā‘ to Lusail by car?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rifā‘ and Lusail?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lusail?
The Rial (QAR).
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.