Makkah to Ar Rayyān by bus
Ar Rayyān lies 1,259 km (782 mi) east of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,536 km (954 mi) of road.
| Makkah | Ar Rayyān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Qatar |
| Population | 1.6 million | 272,465 |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
What changes when you arrive in Ar Rayyān
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Qatar: money changes from the Rial 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 Makkah to Ar Rayyān
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Staying in Ar Rayyān
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rayyān from Makkah?
1,259 km (782 mi) in a straight line, east of Makkah; by road roughly 1,536 km (954 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Ar Rayyān by bus?
About 22 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Ar Rayyān?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ar Rayyān?
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 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.