Ar Rifā‘ to Dammam by bus
Dammam lies 56 km (35 mi) north-west of Ar Rifā‘, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 69 km (43 mi) of road.
| Ar Rifā‘ | Dammam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 115,495 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Dammam
Crossing from Bahrain into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); 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 Ar Rifā‘ to Dammam
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Staying in Dammam
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Dammam. Of the 47 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (25). Across 41 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 64,196 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dammam
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Dammam from Ar Rifā‘?
56 km (35 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ar Rifā‘; by road roughly 69 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rifā‘ to Dammam by bus?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rifā‘ and Dammam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Dammam?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Dammam?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Dammam, 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.