Riyadh to Zarqa by train
Zarqa lies 1,324 km (823 mi) north-west of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia and Jordan rail, over roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riyadh | Zarqa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Jordan |
| Population | 4.2 million | 792,665 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) |
| Stations on record | Riyadh North railway station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Zarqa
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Jordan: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (JOD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 5-15, SN 441011, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +962; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Riyadh to Zarqa
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Staying in Zarqa
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Zarqa.
Book a hotel in Zarqa
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Common questions
How far is Zarqa from Riyadh?
1,324 km (823 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Zarqa by train?
About 19 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Zarqa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Zarqa?
The Dinar (JOD).
Where can I stay in Zarqa?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Zarqa, 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.