Dubai to Doha by bus
Doha lies 381 km (237 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 465 km (289 mi) of road.
| Dubai | Doha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Qatar |
| Population | 3.8 million | 344,939 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
Clocks in Doha are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 7 h 5 min journey lands only 6 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Doha
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Qatar: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (QAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +974; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Dubai to Doha
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Staying in Doha
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Common questions
How far is Doha from Dubai?
381 km (237 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai; by road roughly 465 km (289 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Doha by bus?
About 7 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Doha?
Doha is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Qatar against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Doha?
The Rial (QAR).
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.