Dubai to Rustaq by bus
Rustaq lies 285 km (177 mi) south-east of Dubai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 348 km (216 mi) of road.
| Dubai | Rustaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Oman |
| Population | 3.8 million | 120,000 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
What changes when you arrive in Rustaq
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Oman: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book buses from Dubai to Rustaq
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Staying in Rustaq
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Common questions
How far is Rustaq from Dubai?
285 km (177 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dubai; by road roughly 348 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Rustaq by bus?
About 5 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Rustaq?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rustaq?
The Rial (OMR).
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.