Dubai to Ha'il by train
Ha'il lies 1,384 km (860 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 53 min at the speeds typical of United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 1,688 km (1,049 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dubai | Ha'il | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 3.8 million | 605,930 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Ha'il are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 19 h 53 min journey lands only 18 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ha'il
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book trains from Dubai to Ha'il
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Common questions
How far is Ha'il from Dubai?
1,384 km (860 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai; by road roughly 1,688 km (1,049 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Ha'il by train?
About 19 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Ha'il?
Ha'il is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Ha'il?
The Rial (SAR).
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.