Riyadh to Oman Bus Service Launched

Historic Oman Saudi Arabia Bus Route Launched

Oman and Saudi Arabia have launched a landmark new bus service connecting the capitals Muscat and Riyadh. This first international Muscat to Riyadh bus route traverses the vast Empty Quarter desert via a newly constructed highway linking the two countries.

Long-Distance Oman Saudi Bus Journey

The epic 18-20 hour Riyadh to Muscat bus journey will have stops in Oman at Ruwi, Nizwa and Ibri before crossing into Saudi Arabia. In Saudi, buses will stop in Dammam before reaching the final destination of Riyadh.

Riyadh to Oman Bus Fare and Schedules

Detail	Information
Departure Timings	From Muscat: 6 AM From Riyadh: 5 PM
Oman Saudi Bus Fare	SAR 350 one-way
Minimum Passengers	25 passengers per bus

Visas for Oman Saudi Bus Route

The new bus service is open to citizens and residents of both countries. However, expats will require visas while some nationals may get visa-on-arrival facilitation.

Bridging Oman and Saudi Over Desert

This groundbreaking new Muscat Riyadh bus route symbolizes closer ties between Oman and Saudi Arabia. By enabling people-to-people exchange across the Empty Quarter, it opens new avenues for tourism, trade and cultural collaboration between the neighbors. The route utilizes the newly built Oman Saudi new road through the desert interior.