King Fahd Causeway
King Fahd Causeway
3.5
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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LPM84BrumToon
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK342 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We had the privilege of travelling from Saudi to Bahrain on a Thursday evening during a massive thunder storm. The sights across the Causeway were amazing albeit scary. The queues were bad and the fee is pot luck as half of our convoy paid and the other half did not, mixed nationalities and locals.
Structurally it's a marvel and something on my bucket list and I was not disappointed.
The return journey was in daylight and it was a very communal feel on either side, with families taking a picnic and rest and there is ample space and facilities to do this. Parking can be a little difficult in busier times.
The views to/from either side are vast and thought-provoking. The drive takes 30mins or so on a good day so make sure you have sufficient water and fuel.
Structurally it's a marvel and something on my bucket list and I was not disappointed.
The return journey was in daylight and it was a very communal feel on either side, with families taking a picnic and rest and there is ample space and facilities to do this. Parking can be a little difficult in busier times.
The views to/from either side are vast and thought-provoking. The drive takes 30mins or so on a good day so make sure you have sufficient water and fuel.
Written 28 December 2023
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Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait2,11,924 contributions
Nov 2019
Great very good King Fahd Causeway
great link between two brotherhood
in weekdays no rush or jams quick in every respect
great link between two brotherhood
in weekdays no rush or jams quick in every respect
Written 3 November 2019
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NukeExpatinTheDesert
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates162 contributions
Dec 2019
We haven't made many land border crossings yet, (Malaysia to Brunei, China to Hong Kong, USA to Canada, UAE to Saudi Arabia) but the drive from Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Bahrain is very nice, especially in December, where the weather is amazing, and you can drive it with the windows open. The Middle Island, where the border is, has a McDonald's, Starbucks, and other amenities, if you need to stop. It took us about 30 minutes total to cross the border to Bahrain, getting a 7 day visa on arrival and car insurance for 10 days (we are Americans with GCC (UAE) residence IDs).
Written 7 December 2019
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Hussain M
Bahrain197 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
This is the causeway that links Bahrain to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is usually crowded in the afternoon till late night. This makes the waiting here a blood pressure rising cause. A renovation for managing this issue is taking place. The saudi part of the customs island that is in the midfle of the causway is supplied by some facilitied like restaurants, but the Bahraini side is almost empty. This could be utilized for better touristic points.
Written 7 September 2018
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Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait2,11,924 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
Still at its best
with some reconstruction and maintenance
best times is the week days
best thing also the sea views along the way
with some reconstruction and maintenance
best times is the week days
best thing also the sea views along the way
Written 3 March 2016
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Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait2,11,924 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
To Bahrain from Khobar with love
Helpful Causeway
Nice but in rush weekends not good
And crowded jam
Charming views in the way makes our trip easy
Helpful Causeway
Nice but in rush weekends not good
And crowded jam
Charming views in the way makes our trip easy
Written 13 October 2015
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Graham J
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Some guidebooks and websites say it's not allowed for a tourist to drive a rental car from Bahrain to Saudi - but it is.
I rented from Hertz at Bahrain airport - Jan 2024, paid the foreign country surcharge, around GBP40 and was given the permission letter and a photo copy of the car docs so I could go across the causeway to Saudi.
You need to get Fully Comp insurance (not 3rd party) which is easy, stay in the righthand lane just before the highway leaves the main part of Bahrain and before the toll booths you will see road signs for Insurance Services. These are drive thru booths insurance operated by United. I paid GBP12 for 24 hours insurance.
Then drive across the causeway, when you get to the middle island show your insurance at the first set of booths. The official will tell you get it stamped, so drive though and park on the left next to the United Insurance office. On the righthand side of that building is the Traffic Police office (no English sign but emblem on the door). They will stamp it after you show your car docs, driving licence and passport.
There are another 3 checkpoints where they request either your stamped insurance, or your passport (don't forget to get a Saudi visa in advance online!). Just follow the other cars, its very straight forward and is an experience in itself. All the officials I came across, on both sides, spoke English and were very helpful.
On your way back to Bahrain the only thing to note is at the 3rd checkpoint the left hand lanes are pre-insured vehicles for Bahrain. If you are in a Bahraini rental car then those lanes are for you.
Tolls for the causeway are approx GBP5 in each direction, payment by card or in local cash.
I rented from Hertz at Bahrain airport - Jan 2024, paid the foreign country surcharge, around GBP40 and was given the permission letter and a photo copy of the car docs so I could go across the causeway to Saudi.
You need to get Fully Comp insurance (not 3rd party) which is easy, stay in the righthand lane just before the highway leaves the main part of Bahrain and before the toll booths you will see road signs for Insurance Services. These are drive thru booths insurance operated by United. I paid GBP12 for 24 hours insurance.
Then drive across the causeway, when you get to the middle island show your insurance at the first set of booths. The official will tell you get it stamped, so drive though and park on the left next to the United Insurance office. On the righthand side of that building is the Traffic Police office (no English sign but emblem on the door). They will stamp it after you show your car docs, driving licence and passport.
There are another 3 checkpoints where they request either your stamped insurance, or your passport (don't forget to get a Saudi visa in advance online!). Just follow the other cars, its very straight forward and is an experience in itself. All the officials I came across, on both sides, spoke English and were very helpful.
On your way back to Bahrain the only thing to note is at the 3rd checkpoint the left hand lanes are pre-insured vehicles for Bahrain. If you are in a Bahraini rental car then those lanes are for you.
Tolls for the causeway are approx GBP5 in each direction, payment by card or in local cash.
Written 18 January 2024
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CynicXT
Riffa, Bahrain882 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
If you are going to Saudi from Bahrain or vice versa, via road, you are going to have to pass through this.
However, it is recommended to still visit and see this. You can drive up the causeway from Bahrain after paying a 2.5 BD toll tax. The speed limit is 100 and there are quite a lot of cameras. All along the way, you will get great views over the water. When you get to the center island, before customs/immigration, you are able to turn around and go back (in case you don't have a Saudi visa or don't plan to leave Bahrain). There is also a small shopping / eating area and parking on the side. So you can get out and walk around to see it. The causeway tower restaurant is closed but when it is open, it should be affording great views.
Similar process from the Saudi side. However, the parking is paid parking but the choice of restaurants is greater.
However, it is recommended to still visit and see this. You can drive up the causeway from Bahrain after paying a 2.5 BD toll tax. The speed limit is 100 and there are quite a lot of cameras. All along the way, you will get great views over the water. When you get to the center island, before customs/immigration, you are able to turn around and go back (in case you don't have a Saudi visa or don't plan to leave Bahrain). There is also a small shopping / eating area and parking on the side. So you can get out and walk around to see it. The causeway tower restaurant is closed but when it is open, it should be affording great views.
Similar process from the Saudi side. However, the parking is paid parking but the choice of restaurants is greater.
Written 31 July 2018
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skTripAdvFB
Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia306 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
King Fahd Causeway, a 25 kms roadway-bridge links Saudi Arabia with Bahrain. LMV toll either way is SAR 25 (before it was 20). Plus vehicle insurance for about a week costs around SAR 25.
Many Saudis & expats travel thru this causeway to Bahrain (especially during weekends Thu/ Fri/ Sat).
Many Saudis & expats travel thru this causeway to Bahrain (especially during weekends Thu/ Fri/ Sat).
Written 4 December 2016
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Jen R
Chesapeake, VA625 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
Our visit to the King Fahd Causeway was an accident more than anything. We were looking for the camel farm, and wound up cruising along the causeway. If we hadn't been concerned about unintentionally hitting the border station into Saudi Arabia, it probably would have been an even more impressive drive. The drivers themselves treat this road like the Auto Bahn....very fast. The views of the water, even with the familiar sand-haze, are very nice. There was a coffee place and a McDonald's that we noticed, when we turned around to head back. The cost to cross is about $4 in the direction of SA, and free on the way back to Bahrain.
Written 11 October 2015
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I go for in-out passport stamping at Bahrain border but my exit from saudia is ok but re entry missing
Tell me what is the procedure to update
Written 1 September 2024
Good day all, I have a KSA Iqama and my wife will be visiting KSA, with a KSA tourist visa, so when here we plan a road trip to Bahrain for a weekend, does anyone know if she’ll be able to exit KSA to Bahrain and return to KSA afterwards. The tourist visa is a multi-entry visa..?
Written 30 May 2022
Hello,
Let’s assume that corona is over and the Causeway is open again.
Can I use my Valid USA visa in a Philippine passport to cross the causeway from Bahrain to Saudi ? Or it can only be use in airports?
Written 5 May 2020
Happiness234181
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dear,
We are always crossing the border via causeway but this time my son’s friend wants to join. He is 11y old.
Is it possible while he is minor and without his parents?
Many thanks for your reply.
Written 29 October 2019
When you think of the number of school runs per day from Saudi to Bahrain and no visa is needed for Saudis to enter Bahrain I couldn't see this being an issue?
Maybe a quick call to the Saudi Embassy Phone: 1753 7722 would give you a more definite answer.
Written 3 November 2019
Stex
Stockholm, Sweden
Can I cross the causeway from Saudi to Bahrain with my motorbike?
Is a Honda 1100, so not a scooter...😅
Never seen a motorbike crossing the bridge!!
Written 31 July 2019
Two Wheeler not allowed & so moterbike as well.
Written 14 August 2019
Hello can i pass a saudi immigration to bahrain with somebody else in one car not related to me? Thanks.”
Written 29 May 2019
Hello can i pass a saudi immigration to bahrain with somebody else in one car not related to me? Thanks.
Written 29 May 2019
No my friend properly visa and document required.
Written 30 May 2019
Dear Sir, I am Mubashar Pakistani national working as a quality control engineer from last 4 years in Saudi Arabia. I want to know regarding the causeway visa for Bahrain. As I have the plan to visit Bahrain in the mid of March. I want to know what documents are required and second, on my iqama, my Profession Is (NORMAL WORKER) so i can get the visa on case way or not please reply asap,
Written 24 February 2019
Hey. Have you got any info? I am also looking for similar info. I need to know what documents are required to visit Bahrain by road. Kindly reply
Written 28 February 2019
Tengo una duda,para ir de barein al puesto fronterizo es necesario pagar peaje y seguro de carro? Sólo quiero ir hasta allí y regresar a barein.
Written 30 November 2018
My uncle has Bahrain passport and he want to go saudi for uhram by his car with his family, but only 1 daughter is non bahrani .then what is the process to go for Umrah for that non - bahrani
Written 20 December 2017
She has to get visa for Saudi Arabia
Wont let her in without the visa
Written 21 December 2017
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