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Sennar to Khartoum by bus

Khartoum lies 247 km (153 mi) north-west of Sennar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 301 km (187 mi) of road.

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SennarKhartoum
CountrySudanSudan
Population130,1222 million
Elevation427 m (1,401 ft)381 m (1,250 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum)UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum)

Where to book buses from Sennar to Khartoum

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Staying in Khartoum

Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Khartoum. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 5 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Khartoum from Sennar?

247 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sennar; by road roughly 301 km (187 mi).

How long does it take to get from Sennar to Khartoum by bus?

About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Sennar and Khartoum?

No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.

Where can I stay in Khartoum?

Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Khartoum, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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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.