Riyadh to Bawshar by bus
Bawshar lies 1,191 km (740 mi) east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 1,453 km (903 mi) of road.
| Riyadh | Bawshar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 4.2 million | 383,257 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Clocks in Bawshar are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 21 h 37 min journey lands 22 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bawshar
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Oman: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
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Staying in Bawshar
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Common questions
How far is Bawshar from Riyadh?
1,191 km (740 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,453 km (903 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Bawshar by bus?
About 21 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Bawshar?
Bawshar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Bawshar?
The Rial (OMR).
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.