Day trip from Damascus to Homs
Homs lies 141 km (87 mi) north of Damascus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 141 km (87 mi) apart, Homs is a realistic day trip from Damascus: about 2 h 17 min each way by road.
| Damascus | Homs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Syria |
| Population | 1.6 million | 775,404 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Homs
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Staying in Homs
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Common questions
How far is Homs from Damascus?
141 km (87 mi) in a straight line, north of Damascus; by road roughly 172 km (107 mi).
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Homs by road?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and Homs?
No, both are on Asia/Damascus at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.