‘Ibrī to Riyadh by bus
Riyadh lies 1,008 km (626 mi) west of ‘Ibrī, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 1,230 km (764 mi) of road.
| ‘Ibrī | Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 163,473 | 4.2 million |
| Elevation | 359 m (1,178 ft) | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Riyadh are 1 h behind ‘Ibrī right now, so a 18 h 20 min journey lands only 17 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riyadh
Crossing from Oman 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 ‘Ibrī to Riyadh
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Staying in Riyadh
Our booking partner lists 2,250+ places to stay in Riyadh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 383 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (206), and 29 are five-star. Across 325 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 369,870 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Riyadh from ‘Ibrī?
1,008 km (626 mi) in a straight line, west of ‘Ibrī; by road roughly 1,230 km (764 mi).
How long does it take to get from ‘Ibrī to Riyadh by bus?
About 18 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between ‘Ibrī and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Muscat).
What currency do I need in Riyadh?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Riyadh?
Our booking partner lists 2,250+ places to stay in Riyadh, 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.