Muscat to Al Ain City by train
Al Ain City lies 277 km (172 mi) west of Muscat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Oman and United Arab Emirates rail, over roughly 339 km (210 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Muscat | Al Ain City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 797,000 | 846,747 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Al Ain City
Crossing from Oman into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book trains from Muscat to Al Ain City
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Staying in Al Ain City
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Common questions
How far is Al Ain City from Muscat?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, west of Muscat; by road roughly 339 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Muscat to Al Ain City by train?
About 3 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Muscat and Al Ain City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Al Ain City?
The Dirham (AED).
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.