Driving from Riyadh to Doha
Doha lies 489 km (304 mi) east of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 28 min without stops, over roughly 597 km (371 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riyadh | Doha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Qatar |
| Population | 4.2 million | 344,939 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
What changes when you arrive in Doha
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Qatar: money changes from the Rial 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 Riyadh to Doha
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Staying in Doha
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Common questions
How far is Doha from Riyadh?
489 km (304 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh; by road roughly 597 km (371 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Doha by car?
About 7 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Doha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Doha?
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 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.