AirOrSeaTravel is an independent guide. Bookings on this page are completed on the provider’s own website. How we are funded.

AirOrSeaTravel — find your way there
Al KharjMadīnat Ḩamad

Driving from Al Kharj to Madīnat Ḩamad

Madīnat Ḩamad lies 387 km (240 mi) north-east of Al Kharj, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 5 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 472 km (293 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

Al KharjMadīnat Ḩamad

Open Madīnat Ḩamad in Google Maps

The two ends, side by side
Al KharjMadīnat Ḩamad
CountrySaudi ArabiaBahrain
Population425,300133,550
Elevation438 m (1,437 ft)35 m (115 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh)UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain)

What changes when you arrive in Madīnat Ḩamad

Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (BHD); the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.

Where to book car hire from Al Kharj to Madīnat Ḩamad

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
DiscoverCarsCompares local and international suppliers. Read the counter reviews before you pick.Check rental cars on DiscoverCars (opens www.discovercars.com in a new tab)
Rentalcars.comBooking.com's car arm, with wide airport coverage worldwide.Compare suppliers on Rentalcars.com (opens www.rentalcars.com in a new tab)
Every link above leaves this site.

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 Madīnat Ḩamad

Live rooms and prices for Madīnat Ḩamad are in the search below.

Book a hotel in Madīnat Ḩamad

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 Madīnat Ḩamad from Al Kharj?

387 km (240 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Al Kharj; by road roughly 472 km (293 mi).

How long does it take to get from Al Kharj to Madīnat Ḩamad by car?

About 5 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Al Kharj and Madīnat Ḩamad?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Madīnat Ḩamad?

The Dinar (BHD).

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.