Dammam to Muscat by bus
Muscat lies 895 km (556 mi) east of Dammam, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,091 km (678 mi) of road.
| Dammam | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 1.3 million | 797,000 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Clocks in Muscat are 1 h ahead of Dammam right now, so a 16 h 18 min journey lands 17 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Muscat
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Oman: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book buses from Dammam to Muscat
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Staying in Muscat
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat. Of the 206 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (82), and 27 are five-star. Across 107 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 205,428 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Muscat
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Common questions
How far is Muscat from Dammam?
895 km (556 mi) in a straight line, east of Dammam; by road roughly 1,091 km (678 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dammam to Muscat by bus?
About 16 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dammam and Muscat?
Muscat is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Muscat?
The Rial (OMR).
Where can I stay in Muscat?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat, 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 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.