Buses to Khartoum
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Khartoum, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum to Al Manāqil | Sudan | 153 km (95 mi) | about 3 h |
| Khartoum to Wad Medani | Sudan | 166 km (103 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Khartoum to Sennar | Sudan | 247 km (153 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Khartoum to Rabak | Sudan | 265 km (164 mi) | about 5 h |
| Khartoum to Kosti | Sudan | 266 km (165 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| Khartoum to Ad-Damir | Sudan | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Khartoum to Atbara | Sudan | 285 km (177 mi) | about 5 h 22 min |
| Khartoum to Singa | Sudan | 307 km (191 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Khartoum to Al Qadarif | Sudan | 350 km (217 mi) | about 6 h 32 min |
| Khartoum to El Obeid | Sudan | 363 km (225 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Khartoum to Kassala | Sudan | 415 km (258 mi) | about 7 h 41 min |
| Khartoum to Ad-Damazin | Sudan | 463 km (287 mi) | about 8 h 33 min |
| Khartoum to Nyala | Sudan | 913 km (568 mi) | about 16 h 38 min |
| Khartoum to Port Sudan | Sudan | 671 km (417 mi) | about 12 h 18 min |
| Khartoum to El Daein | Sudan | 828 km (515 mi) | about 15 h 7 min |
| Khartoum to El Fasher | Sudan | 802 km (498 mi) | about 14 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.