Doha to Makkah by bus
Makkah lies 1,269 km (789 mi) west of Doha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,548 km (962 mi) of road.
| Doha | Makkah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 344,939 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Makkah
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 Makkah
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Staying in Makkah
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 27 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 615,185 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Makkah
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Common questions
How far is Makkah from Doha?
1,269 km (789 mi) in a straight line, west of Doha; by road roughly 1,548 km (962 mi).
How long does it take to get from Doha to Makkah by bus?
About 23 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Doha and Makkah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Makkah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Makkah?
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah, 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 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.