Dubai to Al Kharj by bus
Al Kharj lies 813 km (505 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 991 km (616 mi) of road.
| Dubai | Al Kharj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 3.8 million | 425,300 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 438 m (1,437 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Al Kharj are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 14 h 50 min journey lands only 13 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Kharj
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham 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 Dubai to Al Kharj
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Staying in Al Kharj
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Al Kharj. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2). Guests have left 1,047 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Al Kharj from Dubai?
813 km (505 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai; by road roughly 991 km (616 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Al Kharj by bus?
About 14 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Al Kharj?
Al Kharj is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Al Kharj?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Al Kharj?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Al Kharj, 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.