Cities Near Manama
Cities near Manama, BH: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ar Rifā‘, Khobar, Dammam. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Manama, BH is Ar Rifā‘, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 24 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Rifā‘ | 7 mi / 11 km | 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Khobar | 24 mi / 38 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dammam | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tārūt | 41 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Al Jubayl | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ar Rayyān | 83 mi / 134 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Mubarraz | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Wakrah | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bushehr | 190 mi / 306 km | 4 hr 9 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Al Khafjī | 200 mi / 321 km | 4 hr 21 min | 52 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Manama
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ar Rifā‘, Khobar, Dammam, Tārūt, Al Jubayl. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Manama include Ar Rifā‘, Khobar, Dammam, Tārūt, Al Jubayl. The closest is Ar Rifā‘, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.