Driving from Ar Rayyān to Manama
Manama lies 134 km (83 mi) north-west of Ar Rayyān, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 163 km (101 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ar Rayyān | Manama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | Bahrain |
| Population | 272,465 | 147,074 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
What changes when you arrive in Manama
Crossing from Qatar into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (BHD); sockets are BS 1363; 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 Ar Rayyān to Manama
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Staying in Manama
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Common questions
How far is Manama from Ar Rayyān?
134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ar Rayyān; by road roughly 163 km (101 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rayyān to Manama by car?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rayyān and Manama?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Manama?
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.