Al Aḩmadī to Jeddah by bus
Jeddah lies 1,229 km (763 mi) south-west of Al Aḩmadī, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,499 km (931 mi) of road.
| Al Aḩmadī | Jeddah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 637,411 | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Kuwait) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Jeddah
Crossing from Kuwait into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar 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 Al Aḩmadī to Jeddah
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Staying in Jeddah
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah. Of the 266 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (93), and 33 are five-star. Across 234 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 311,253 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jeddah
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Common questions
How far is Jeddah from Al Aḩmadī?
1,229 km (763 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Al Aḩmadī; by road roughly 1,499 km (931 mi).
How long does it take to get from Al Aḩmadī to Jeddah by bus?
About 22 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Aḩmadī and Jeddah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Jeddah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Jeddah?
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.