Abu Dhabi to Khobar by bus
Khobar lies 467 km (290 mi) north-west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 570 km (354 mi) of road.
| Abu Dhabi | Khobar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 165,799 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Khobar are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 8 h 38 min journey lands only 7 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Khobar
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; 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 Abu Dhabi to Khobar
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Staying in Khobar
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Common questions
How far is Khobar from Abu Dhabi?
467 km (290 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abu Dhabi; by road roughly 570 km (354 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Khobar by bus?
About 8 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Khobar?
Khobar is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Khobar?
The Rial (SAR).
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.