Riyadh to Sharjah by bus
Sharjah lies 878 km (546 mi) east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,072 km (666 mi) of road.
| Riyadh | Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 4.2 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Sharjah are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 16 h 1 min journey lands 17 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sharjah
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial 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 Riyadh to Sharjah
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Sharjah
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah. Of the 48 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 7 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 19,303 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sharjah
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Sharjah from Riyadh?
878 km (546 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,072 km (666 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Sharjah by bus?
About 16 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Sharjah?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Sharjah?
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah, 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.