Manama to Abu Dhabi by bus
Abu Dhabi lies 431 km (268 mi) south-east of Manama, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 526 km (327 mi) of road.
| Manama | Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 147,074 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Abu Dhabi are 1 h ahead of Manama right now, so a 7 h 59 min journey lands 8 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abu Dhabi
Crossing from Bahrain into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Dinar to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book buses from Manama to Abu Dhabi
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Staying in Abu Dhabi
Our booking partner lists 460 places to stay in Abu Dhabi. Of the 116 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (48), and 30 are five-star. Across 84 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 168,123 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Manama?
431 km (268 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Manama; by road roughly 526 km (327 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manama to Abu Dhabi by bus?
About 7 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manama and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Bahrain).
What currency do I need in Abu Dhabi?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Abu Dhabi?
Our booking partner lists 460 places to stay in Abu Dhabi, 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.