Sharjah to Madīnat Ḩamad by bus
Madīnat Ḩamad lies 499 km (310 mi) west of Sharjah, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 12 min including stops, over roughly 609 km (378 mi) of road.
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| Sharjah | Madīnat Ḩamad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Bahrain |
| Population | 1.8 million | 133,550 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
Clocks in Madīnat Ḩamad are 1 h behind Sharjah right now, so a 9 h 12 min journey lands only 8 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madīnat Ḩamad
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Bahrain: money changes from the Dirham 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.
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Common questions
How far is Madīnat Ḩamad from Sharjah?
499 km (310 mi) in a straight line, west of Sharjah; by road roughly 609 km (378 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sharjah to Madīnat Ḩamad by bus?
About 9 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sharjah and Madīnat Ḩamad?
Madīnat Ḩamad is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bahrain against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Madīnat Ḩamad?
The Dinar (BHD).
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.