Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City by bus
Kuwait City lies 839 km (521 mi) north-west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,024 km (636 mi) of road.
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| Abu Dhabi | Kuwait City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Kuwait |
| Population | 1.8 million | 60,064 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Kuwait) |
Clocks in Kuwait City are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 15 h 18 min journey lands only 14 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuwait City
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Kuwait: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (KWD); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +965; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City
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Staying in Kuwait City
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Common questions
How far is Kuwait City from Abu Dhabi?
839 km (521 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abu Dhabi; by road roughly 1,024 km (636 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City by bus?
About 15 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City?
Kuwait City is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Kuwait against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Kuwait City?
The Dinar (KWD).
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.