Riyadh to Sohar by bus
Sohar lies 1,011 km (628 mi) east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 1,233 km (766 mi) of road.
| Riyadh | Sohar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 4.2 million | 108,274 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Clocks in Sohar are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 18 h 23 min journey lands 19 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sohar
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.
Where to book buses from Riyadh to Sohar
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Staying in Sohar
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Common questions
How far is Sohar from Riyadh?
1,011 km (628 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,233 km (766 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Sohar by bus?
About 18 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Sohar?
Sohar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Sohar?
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.