Riyadh to Muscat by train
Muscat lies 1,192 km (741 mi) east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia and Oman rail, over roughly 1,454 km (903 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riyadh | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 4.2 million | 797,000 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Stations on record | Riyadh North railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Muscat are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 17 h 8 min journey lands 18 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Muscat
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Oman: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book trains from Riyadh to Muscat
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Staying in Muscat
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat. Of the 206 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (82), and 27 are five-star. Across 107 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 205,428 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Muscat
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Common questions
How far is Muscat from Riyadh?
1,192 km (741 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,454 km (903 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Muscat by train?
About 17 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Muscat?
Muscat is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Muscat?
The Rial (OMR).
Where can I stay in Muscat?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat, 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 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.