Al Basma Express ships from Riyadh to Bahrain by land across the King Fahd Causeway and by air from King Khalid International Airport, from your door to the consignee’s door. Land shipments arrive in 1–2 days and air shipments in 24–48 hours. Prices start from SAR 60 per carton, SAR 9 per kg by land, SAR 750 per room and SAR 930 to ship a car.
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Route: Riyadh → Dammam → Khobar → King Fahd Causeway → Al Jasra → Manama · Distance: about 490 km · Land transit: 1–2 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain at a glance
- Distance: about 490 km from Riyadh to Manama, some 400 km of it on the Riyadh–Dammam expressway.
- Crossing: the 25 km King Fahd Causeway, with customs on the border island midway.
- Land transit time: 1–2 days; a dedicated truck delivers the day after loading.
- Air transit time: 24–48 hours to Bahrain International Airport.
- Cartons: a carton from SAR 60, land freight from SAR 9 per kg, and documents from SAR 93.
- Furniture and cars: a room from SAR 750, villa furniture from SAR 4,180, and a car from SAR 930.
Manama is the closest capital to Riyadh: under 500 km, four hundred of them on a single expressway to Dammam. Many Riyadh employees work in Bahrain or have children studying there, so shipments of luggage and cartons are as common as furniture and cars.
Find out the price of your shipment from Riyadh to Bahrain
Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Bahrain
The truck leaves east Riyadh on the Dammam expressway, loops round Dammam to Khobar and climbs the King Fahd Causeway. Both countries’ procedures are completed on the middle island, and the truck comes down at Al Jasra, about 25 km from Manama.
| Leg | Approx. distance | Usual time |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh → Dammam | about 400 km | four hours |
| Dammam → causeway entrance at Khobar | about 40 km | half an hour |
| The causeway and border island | 25 km | one hour to half a day |
| Al Jasra → Manama | about 25 km | half an hour |
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain take?
| Mode | Transit time | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared land freight | 1–3 days | Cartons, luggage and furniture items | SAR 9 per kg |
| Dedicated truck | 1–2 days | A full household or full load | Quoted by truck size |
| Air freight | 24–48 hours | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 42 per kg |
| Car carrier | 1–3 days | Private cars | SAR 930 |
Timetable for a dedicated truck from Riyadh to Manama
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Morning, day one | Dismantling, packing and loading in Riyadh |
| Midday, day one | The truck sets off on the Dammam road |
| Evening, day one | Arrival in Khobar, overnight near the causeway |
| Morning, day two | Crossing the causeway and clearing customs on the island |
| Midday, day two | Unloading and assembly in Bahrain |
Why does the truck stay overnight in Khobar?
The causeway fills with travellers in the evening, especially on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A truck crossing in the early morning clears customs in an hour or two instead of half a day.
Shipping prices from Riyadh to Bahrain
Al Basma Express prices for shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain start from SAR 60 per carton and SAR 9 per kg by land. The distance is short and the road fast, making this one of the cheapest international routes from Riyadh.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton or small parcel | per carton | SAR 60 |
| Cartons and personal effects | per kg | SAR 9 |
| Documents | up to 2 kg | SAR 93 |
| Air freight | per kg | SAR 42 |
| One room | with packing and transport | SAR 750 |
| Villa or company furniture | dedicated truck | SAR 4,180 |
| Car on a shared carrier | sedan | SAR 930 |
| Car on a hydraulic flatbed | dedicated | SAR 1,670 |
These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals for freight from Riyadh. Customs duty in Bahrain, where it applies, is not included. Pickup is from every Riyadh district; eastern districts such as Al Rimal, Al Munsiyah and Qurtubah sit right at the Dammam road exit. For an exact price send photos or a list to +966553923364; furniture gets a free survey.
Furniture shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
Furniture shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 750 per room and SAR 4,180 for villa furniture. It is loaded in Riyadh one day and assembled in Bahrain the next.
- Children’s rooms: cots and beds are dismantled and numbered, and toy cartons taped in their own colour to be opened first.
- Humidity: Bahrain is an island, so mattresses and fabrics are sealed in tight film.
- Glassware and kitchenware: paper round each piece and divided cartons.
- Towers in Manama and Juffair: set moving hours and a service-lift booking.
- Old Muharraq: narrow lanes, so a smaller truck handles distribution.
Car shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Bahrain with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 930 on a shared carrier and SAR 1,670 on a dedicated hydraulic flatbed that arrives the next day.
| Carrier type | Best for | Transit time | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared carrier | Everyday cars | 1–3 days | SAR 930 |
| Dedicated hydraulic flatbed | One car on a set date | 1–2 days | SAR 1,670 |
- Pickup: from your home, a tower car park or a showroom in Riyadh.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s ID or Iqama, export plates for a permanent export, and the consignee’s details in Bahrain.
- Loading: an empty car with a quarter tank, covered and strapped at the wheels, with a photographed report signed.
Before shipping the car
A car that will be registered in Bahrain carries 5% customs duty on value and a technical inspection; temporary entry on Saudi plates is another procedure. Decide the purpose before loading in Riyadh. The preparation checklist is in the car shipping guide.
Personal Effects Shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
Shipping personal effects from Riyadh to Bahrain with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 60 per carton and SAR 9 per kg. It is used by employees moving between the two countries and by students at Bahrain’s universities.
- Suitcases: weighed, numbered and tagged with a ribbon in the owner’s colour.
- Cartons: double-wall, each numbered on the packing list.
- Bicycles and sports gear: wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped with the belongings.
- Delivery: to the consignee’s door or student housing, with an active Bahraini number.
Commercial freight from Riyadh to Bahrain: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
Commercial freight from Riyadh to Bahrain starts from SAR 9 per kg for part loads. A full truckload reaches Sitra, Hidd and the Bahrain Logistics Zone the next day. GCC-origin goods are exempt from customs duty, and commercial imports carry 10% VAT.
Follow the shipment by its number on the shipment tracking page until delivery.
Air freight from Riyadh to Bahrain
Air freight from Riyadh to Bahrain with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 42 per kg, with documents from SAR 93, and arrives in 24–48 hours. The flight to Bahrain International Airport in Muharraq takes about an hour and a quarter.
- Suits: documents, contracts, samples and small urgent parcels.
- Land is faster than you think: the Riyadh truck arrives the next day, so air is for what must arrive today.
- Chargeable weight: the higher of actual and volumetric (length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000).
Work out volumetric weight with the volumetric weight calculator.
Documents and customs when shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | ID or Iqama + packing list + consignee’s name and Bahraini number |
| Used household furniture | ID or Iqama + packing list + Bahraini residence permit or tenancy contract if requested |
| Car | Registration + owner’s ID + export plates or transit authorisation |
| Commercial goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin + export declaration |
| All types | Electronic authorisation for the customs broker through the Fasah platform |
- The causeway is not customs-free: documents are presented on the border island as for any international shipment.
- Used furniture and effects: usually exempt for people arriving to live there, in personal quantities.
- Foreign and new goods: 5% duty for most items and 10% VAT on commercial imports.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods and flammable materials.
See what is missing with the shipping documents checker, and estimate the duty with the customs duty calculator.
Steps for shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
- Get in touch: +966553923364, with the shipment type, your Riyadh district and the delivery city in Bahrain.
- Estimate: photos or a list, or a free furniture survey.
- Price and date: an itemised price and a loading day.
- Documents: ID, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Loading in Riyadh: dismantling, packing, numbering and sealing the truck.
- Crossing: Saudi then Bahraini customs on the causeway island, with an update at each post.
- Delivery: unloading, assembly and checking the list.
Book your pickup in Riyadh
Delivery Across Bahrain
| City | Approx. distance from Riyadh | Land transit | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Town | about 475 km | 1–2 days | Closest to the causeway |
| Budaiya | about 475 km | 1–2 days | Villas and compounds |
| Isa Town | about 485 km | 1–2 days | Direct delivery |
| Riffa | about 485 km | 1–2 days | Villas; easy access |
| Manama | about 490 km | 1–2 days | Towers require the service lift |
| Sitra | about 490 km | 1–2 days | Industrial area |
| Muharraq | about 495 km | 1–2 days | Narrow lanes; a small truck |
Before the truck arrives
Send the consignee’s location and Bahraini number before the truck leaves Riyadh, and if the address is in a tower book the service lift two days ahead.
How to calculate the cost of shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cartons | 4 × SAR 60 | SAR 240 |
| 60 kg of luggage and belongings | 60 × SAR 9 | SAR 540 |
| 5 kg air parcel | 5 × SAR 42 | SAR 210 |
| Three rooms | 3 × SAR 750 | SAR 2,250 |
| One room + car | 750 + 930 | SAR 1,680 |
For a quick estimate: the moving cost calculator and the shipping time calculator.
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Bahrain
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Bahrain is shared land freight across the causeway, from SAR 9 per kg and SAR 60 per carton with Al Basma Express.
- Cross early in the week: Sunday to Tuesday is quieter and quicker.
- Share the truck: trips run daily from Riyadh to Dammam and the causeway.
- Avoid holidays and the Formula 1 race days.
- Send luggage and cartons as one shipment.
Common mistakes when shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Assuming the causeway has no customs | A shipment left waiting or turned back | Complete documents and a Fasah authorisation |
| Crossing on a Thursday evening | Hours of waiting | Cross in the morning early in the week |
| Light packing because the trip is short | Scratches and breakage | Full packing; loading and unloading are the same |
| Only a Saudi number for the consignee | No way to coordinate | An active Bahraini number |
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
How much does shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain cost?
From SAR 60 per carton and SAR 9 per kg by land with Al Basma Express. A room starts from SAR 750 and a car from SAR 930.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain take?
1–2 days by land from loading day in Riyadh, and 24–48 hours by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Bahrain?
Shared land freight across the King Fahd Causeway, from SAR 9 per kg and SAR 60 per carton.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Riyadh to Bahrain?
From SAR 42 per kg, with documents up to 2 kg from SAR 93.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Bahrain?
From SAR 930 on a shared carrier, and from SAR 1,670 on a dedicated hydraulic flatbed that arrives the next day.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Riyadh to Bahrain?
One that dismantles and packs in Riyadh, clears both border posts and assembles in Bahrain at an itemised price. Al Basma Express does this from SAR 750 per room, with a free survey.
How do I send a shipment from Riyadh to Bahrain, and what documents are required?
Call +966553923364 and the price and loading day are set. Personal effects need an ID or Iqama, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation, and the consignee’s name and Bahraini number.
Is door-to-door shipping available from Riyadh to Bahrain?
Yes. Pickup is from any Riyadh district and delivery to the consignee’s address within 1–2 days by land, including loading, clearance and unloading.
Do you ship from Riyadh to Manama, Muharraq and Riffa?
Yes, and to Isa Town, Hamad Town, Sitra and Budaiya too. Every part of Bahrain is under an hour from the causeway.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes. Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value. It is recommended for cars, high-end furniture and high-value goods.
How far is it from Riyadh to Bahrain by road?
About 490 km to Manama: 400 km to Dammam, then Khobar and the 25 km King Fahd Causeway.
Can furniture be moved from Riyadh to Bahrain in two days?
Yes. It is loaded on day one, crosses the causeway on the morning of day two and is assembled by midday when the documents are complete.
When is the best time to cross the causeway with a shipment?
Sunday to Tuesday mornings. Wednesday and Thursday evenings and holidays are crowded with travellers, so procedures take longer.
