Ar Rifā‘ to Ar Rayyān by bus
Ar Rayyān lies 128 km (79 mi) south-east of Ar Rifā‘, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 156 km (97 mi) of road.
| Ar Rifā‘ | Ar Rayyān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Qatar |
| Population | 115,495 | 272,465 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
What changes when you arrive in Ar Rayyān
Crossing from Bahrain into Qatar: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (QAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +974; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Ar Rifā‘ to Ar Rayyān
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Staying in Ar Rayyān
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rayyān from Ar Rifā‘?
128 km (79 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ar Rifā‘; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rifā‘ to Ar Rayyān by bus?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rifā‘ and Ar Rayyān?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ar Rayyān?
The Rial (QAR).
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.