How to get fromRiyadh to Bahrainby bus, car, subway or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Riyadh to Bahrain by bus, car, subway, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Azziziya Bus Station to Manama - Lulu Centrebus
6h 14m
$27–71
Drive 459.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riyadh to Manamacar 459.2 km
4h 5m
$26–37
Line 4 subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway
2. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane RUH - BAH
4h 36m
$87–154

Riyadh (RUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 24mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.5 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain?

SAPTCO operates a bus from Azziziya Bus Station to Manama - Lulu Centre once daily. Tickets cost $26–70 and the journey takes 5h.

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Manama, Bahrain(opens in a new window)

Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 200,000 as of 2020. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and invasions from the ruling dynasties of Saudi Arabia and Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony.

Things to do in Manama

Bahrain National Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Bahrain National Museum (Arabic: متحف البحرين الوطني, also referred to as National Museum of Bahrain) is the largest and one of the oldest public museums in Bahrain. It is constructed near the King Faisal Highway in Manama and opened in December 1988. The US$30 million museum complex covers 27,800 sq meters and consists of two buildings. The National Theatre of Bahrain lies next to the museum.

Qal'at al-Bahrain(Opens in a new window)

The Qal'at al-Bahrain (in Arabic: قلعة البحرين), also known as the Bahrain Fort or Fort of Bahrain and previously as the Portugal Fort (Qal'at al Portugal) is an archaeological site located in Bahrain, on the Arabian Peninsula. Archaeological excavations carried out since 1954 have unearthed antiquities from an artificial mound of 12 m height containing seven stratified layers, created by various occupants from 2300 BC up to the 18th century, including Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians. It was once the capital of the Dilmun civilization and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

Sanabis(Opens in a new window)

Sanabis (Arabic: سنابس Sanābis) is a village located in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the suburbs of the capital city, Manama.

Bahrain Financial Harbour(Opens in a new window)

Bahrain Financial Harbour (commonly abbreviated as BFH) is a large-scale commercial development project, mainly completed in 2009, in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.

Places to stay in Manama

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8.9Fabulous

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Mysk Al Fateh Bahrain(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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