Zarqa to Irbid by bus
Irbid lies 58 km (36 mi) north-west of Zarqa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 71 km (44 mi) of road.
| Zarqa | Irbid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jordan | Jordan |
| Population | 792,665 | 569,068 |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) |
Where to book buses from Zarqa to Irbid
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 Irbid
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Irbid. Of the 18 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 1,250 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Irbid
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 Irbid from Zarqa?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Zarqa; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zarqa to Irbid by bus?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zarqa and Irbid?
No, both are on Asia/Amman at the moment.
Where can I stay in Irbid?
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Irbid, 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.