Doha to Khobar by bus
Khobar lies 172 km (107 mi) north-west of Doha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 210 km (131 mi) of road.
| Doha | Khobar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 344,939 | 165,799 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Khobar
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 Khobar
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Staying in Khobar
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Common questions
How far is Khobar from Doha?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Doha; by road roughly 210 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Doha to Khobar by bus?
About 3 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Doha and Khobar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Khobar?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.