There are 4 ways to get from Muscat to Manama by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bahrain International Airport
best- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane MCT - BAH
4h 17m$136–178Drive 1,160.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Muscat to Manamacar 1,160.1 km
10h 50m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Muscat to Dammambus
- Take the bus from Al Khobar to Manamabus
16h 32m$130–201Fly to King Fahd International Airport, bus
- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane MCT - DMM
- Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Jeblat Habshibus
5h 51m
Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muscat to Manama is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Muscat to Manama is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Muscat to Manama. However, there are services departing from Muscat and arriving at Manama via Dammam Main Stn and Al Khobar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
The distance between Muscat and Manama is 845 km. The road distance is 1160.1 km.
The best way to get from Muscat to Manama without a car is to bus which takes 16h 32m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Muscat to Manama, including transfers.
Muscat to Manama bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Muscat station.
The best way to get from Muscat to Manama is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 16h 32m.
Muscat to Manama bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Dammam station.
Manama is 1h behind Muscat. It is currently 7:08 AM in Muscat and 6:08 AM in Manama.
What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Manama, Bahrain?
Gulf Air Bahrain, Oman Air, and Etihad fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muscat to Manama via Muscat, Dammam, Dammam Main Stn, Al Khobar North 1, and Al Khobar in around 16h 32m.
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–240
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Fahd International Airport via Bahrain International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- [email protected]
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Muscat to Manama is 1160 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Muscat to Manama.
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