Kuwait City to Khobar by bus
Khobar lies 408 km (253 mi) south-east of Kuwait City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 497 km (309 mi) of road.
| Kuwait City | Khobar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 60,064 | 165,799 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Kuwait) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Khobar
Crossing from Kuwait into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar 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 Kuwait City to Khobar
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Staying in Khobar
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Common questions
How far is Khobar from Kuwait City?
408 km (253 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kuwait City; by road roughly 497 km (309 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuwait City to Khobar by bus?
About 7 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuwait City and Khobar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Khobar?
The Rial (SAR).
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.