Dammam to Ar Rayyān by bus
Ar Rayyān lies 183 km (114 mi) south-east of Dammam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 224 km (139 mi) of road.
| Dammam | Ar Rayyān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Qatar |
| Population | 1.3 million | 272,465 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
What changes when you arrive in Ar Rayyān
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Qatar: money changes from the Rial 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 Dammam to Ar Rayyān
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Staying in Ar Rayyān
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rayyān from Dammam?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dammam; by road roughly 224 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dammam to Ar Rayyān by bus?
About 3 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dammam 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.