Dammam to Sharjah by train
Sharjah lies 545 km (339 mi) east of Dammam, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rail, over roughly 665 km (413 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dammam | Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Sharjah are 1 h ahead of Dammam right now, so a 7 h 50 min journey lands 8 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sharjah
Crossing from Saudi Arabia 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 Dammam to Sharjah
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Staying in Sharjah
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah. Of the 48 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 7 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 19,303 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sharjah
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Common questions
How far is Sharjah from Dammam?
545 km (339 mi) in a straight line, east of Dammam; by road roughly 665 km (413 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dammam to Sharjah by train?
About 7 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dammam and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Sharjah?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Sharjah?
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah, bookable on this site.
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 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.