Madīnat Ḩamad to Riyadh by bus
Riyadh lies 412 km (256 mi) west of Madīnat Ḩamad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 503 km (312 mi) of road.
| Madīnat Ḩamad | Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 133,550 | 4.2 million |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Riyadh
Crossing from Bahrain into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); 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 Madīnat Ḩamad 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 Madīnat Ḩamad?
412 km (256 mi) in a straight line, west of Madīnat Ḩamad; by road roughly 503 km (312 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madīnat Ḩamad to Riyadh by bus?
About 7 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madīnat Ḩamad and Riyadh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.