Buses to Atbara
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Atbara, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atbara to Khartoum North | Sudan | 276 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 12 min |
| Atbara to Omdurman | Sudan | 280 km (174 mi) | about 5 h 16 min |
| Atbara to Khartoum | Sudan | 285 km (177 mi) | about 5 h 22 min |
| Atbara to Kassala | Sudan | 359 km (223 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Atbara to Wad Medani | Sudan | 370 km (230 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| Atbara to Al Manāqil | Sudan | 399 km (248 mi) | about 7 h 24 min |
| Atbara to Port Sudan | Sudan | 401 km (249 mi) | about 7 h 27 min |
| Atbara to Al Qadarif | Sudan | 434 km (270 mi) | about 8 h 2 min |
| Atbara to Sennar | Sudan | 462 km (287 mi) | about 8 h 32 min |
| Atbara to Singa | Sudan | 506 km (315 mi) | about 9 h 20 min |
| Atbara to Rabak | Sudan | 520 km (323 mi) | about 9 h 35 min |
| Atbara to Kosti | Sudan | 524 km (326 mi) | about 9 h 39 min |
| Atbara to Nyala | Sudan | 1,163 km (722 mi) | about 21 h 7 min |
| Atbara to El Obeid | Sudan | 645 km (401 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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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.