Dammam to Rustaq by bus
Rustaq lies 812 km (505 mi) south-east of Dammam, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 991 km (616 mi) of road.
| Dammam | Rustaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 1.3 million | 120,000 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Clocks in Rustaq are 1 h ahead of Dammam right now, so a 14 h 49 min journey lands 15 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rustaq
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 Rustaq
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Staying in Rustaq
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Common questions
How far is Rustaq from Dammam?
812 km (505 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dammam; by road roughly 991 km (616 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dammam to Rustaq by bus?
About 14 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dammam and Rustaq?
Rustaq is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Rustaq?
The Rial (OMR).
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.