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Driving from Manama to Ar Rayyān

Ar Rayyān lies 134 km (83 mi) south-east of Manama, 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.

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ManamaAr Rayyān
CountryBahrainQatar
Population147,074272,465
Elevation12 m (39 ft)23 m (75 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain)UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar)

What changes when you arrive in Ar Rayyān

Crossing from Bahrain into Qatar: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (QAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +974; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.

Where to book car hire from Manama to Ar Rayyān

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Staying in Ar Rayyān

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Common questions

How far is Ar Rayyān from Manama?

134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Manama; by road roughly 163 km (101 mi).

How long does it take to get from Manama to Ar Rayyān 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 Manama and Ar Rayyān?

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

What currency do I need in Ar Rayyān?

The Rial (QAR).

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.