Ar Rifā‘ to Madinah by bus
Madinah lies 1,115 km (693 mi) west of Ar Rifā‘, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 1,360 km (845 mi) of road.
| Ar Rifā‘ | Madinah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 115,495 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Madinah
Crossing from Bahrain into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book buses from Ar Rifā‘ to Madinah
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Staying in Madinah
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (8), and 8 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,006 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Madinah
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Madinah from Ar Rifā‘?
1,115 km (693 mi) in a straight line, west of Ar Rifā‘; by road roughly 1,360 km (845 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rifā‘ to Madinah by bus?
About 20 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rifā‘ and Madinah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Madinah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Madinah?
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah, 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.