Bahrain to Dammam route: King Fahd Causeway and 4 stops
This 83.6 km route connects Bahrain to Dammam, Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway, a 25 km bridge linking the two countries. The journey passes through the Saudi Arabia Immigration Checkpoint and includes nearby landmarks such as Bahrain Fort and the IYs Styles Hotel in Manama's Diplomatic Area.
- Distance
- 83.6 km
- Duration
- 16 h 43 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Saudi Arabia Immigration Checkpoint
- End
- IYs Styles Hotel, Manama Diplomatic Area
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Saudi Arabia Immigration Checkpoint — Immigration processing on Saudi side of causeway; delays due to Mecca pilgrimage traffic.
- Bahrain Fort in room — Sixteenth-century Portuguese fortress overlooking the Persian Gulf, featuring restored bastions and archaeological exhibits documenting Bahrain's maritime trading history.
- King Fahd Causeway (25 km Bridge) — 25 km bridge crossing between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia; includes neutral island with immigration checkpoint.
- IYs Styles Hotel, Manama Diplomatic Area — Hotel departure point in Bahrain's diplomatic quarter; 50th country visited.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Bus from Bahrain to Dammam costs 8 Bahraini dinar (~$21 USD) one way. Journey takes ~2 hours by bus but expect 3-5 hours total with immigration delays. Purchase tickets at Sapco office in Manama.
- Transport
- The King Fahd Causeway bridge between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia is 25 km long. Immigration checkpoint is on an island between the two countries. Budget extra time for customs processing, especially during Umrah season when buses face long queues.
- Transport
- Two daily bus options from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia: one in the evening and one around 12:00 pm midday. Arrive at bus station 1 hour before departure. You need a valid Saudi Arabia visa and passport to purchase a ticket.
- Where to stay
- IYs Styles Hotel in Manama Diplomatic Area offers unusually spacious rooms with two bathrooms, separate bedroom and living areas, perfect for families. Rooms are significantly larger than IYs Styles locations in Europe.
- Where to stay
- Beach View Hotel in Dammam offers rooms with full kitchen facilities, air conditioning, complimentary dates and beverages for ~$100 USD. Includes welcome Arabic coffee service and excellent lobby facilities.
- Food
- Mamushka restaurant in Bahrain serves Middle Eastern-Russian fusion breakfast. Share meals between 2 people for ~$12-13 per person. Better selection in early morning. Located near a shopping mall by a main highway.
- Food
- Try Kabza, a traditional Saudi rice dish with meat, at Al Romania restaurant in Dammam. Restaurant has private seating rooms and floor-style dining areas. Order at upper floor after initial counter.
- Tip
- Bahrain offers limited mid-range hotel options with good ratings; luxury properties are abundant but budget-friendly quality accommodations are scarce. Book in advance for better options.
Video on this route
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