Doha to Dammam by bus
Dammam lies 192 km (119 mi) north-west of Doha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 234 km (145 mi) of road.
| Doha | Dammam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 344,939 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Dammam
Crossing from Qatar into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; 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 Doha 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.
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Common questions
How far is Dammam from Doha?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Doha; by road roughly 234 km (145 mi).
How long does it take to get from Doha to Dammam by bus?
About 3 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Doha 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 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.