Ar Rifā‘ to Sulţānah by bus
Sulţānah lies 1,117 km (694 mi) west of Ar Rifā‘, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,363 km (847 mi) of road.
| Ar Rifā‘ | Sulţānah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 115,495 | 946,697 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Sulţānah
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 Sulţānah
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Staying in Sulţānah
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Common questions
How far is Sulţānah from Ar Rifā‘?
1,117 km (694 mi) in a straight line, west of Ar Rifā‘; by road roughly 1,363 km (847 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rifā‘ to Sulţānah by bus?
About 20 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rifā‘ and Sulţānah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sulţānah?
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.