Şabāḩ as Sālim to Ar Rifā‘ by bus
Ar Rifā‘ lies 426 km (265 mi) south-east of Şabāḩ as Sālim, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 520 km (323 mi) of road.
| Şabāḩ as Sālim | Ar Rifā‘ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kuwait | Bahrain |
| Population | 139,163 | 115,495 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Kuwait) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
What changes when you arrive in Ar Rifā‘
Crossing from Kuwait into Bahrain: money changes from the Dinar 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 buses from Şabāḩ as Sālim to Ar Rifā‘
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Staying in Ar Rifā‘
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rifā‘ from Şabāḩ as Sālim?
426 km (265 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Şabāḩ as Sālim; by road roughly 520 km (323 mi).
How long does it take to get from Şabāḩ as Sālim to Ar Rifā‘ by bus?
About 7 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Şabāḩ as Sālim and Ar Rifā‘?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ar Rifā‘?
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 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.