Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture moving company from Riyadh to Bahrain: a road trip to Khobar and then across the King Fahd Causeway, about 480 km to Manama, arriving in 1โ2 days. A bedroom set starts from SAR 1,090, apartment furniture from SAR 1,820, villa furniture from SAR 4,095 and a sedan from SAR 820, with dismantling, packing, clearance and assembly.
Route: Riyadh โ Dammam โ Khobar โ King Fahd Causeway โ Manama ยท about 480 km ยท 5 hoursโ driving ยท 1โ2 days ยท Call: 0565967337
Moving from Riyadh to Bahrain at a glance
- Distance: about 420 km to Khobar, then 25 km on the causeway, then 25 km to Manama.
- Transit: a dedicated truck is loaded in the morning and crosses the causeway the next day.
- Furniture: a bedroom set from SAR 1,090, an apartment from SAR 1,820 and a villa from SAR 4,095.
- Car: a sedan from SAR 820, a 4ร4 from SAR 1,365 and a luxury car from SAR 2,000.
- Cartons and goods: a carton from SAR 59 and from SAR 9 per kg.
- Air: from SAR 41 per kg from King Khalid airport.
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Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Bahrain
The trip has two parts. The first is by road on the RiyadhโDammam motorway to Khobar, four hours. The second is the King Fahd Causeway, with its customs island where the shipment is cleared by both sides. The road is short, so what sets the date is the time on the causeway, not the distance.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh โ Dammam โ Khobar | about 420 km | 4 hours |
| Causeway entrance โ customs island | about 12 km | 15 minutes |
| Saudi and Bahraini customs | โ | two hours to a day |
| Customs island โ Al Jasra โ Manama | about 38 km | 40 minutes |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 2โ3 days | Cartons and furniture items | SAR 59 per carton |
| Dedicated truck | 1โ2 days | A whole home | By truck size |
| Car carrier | 1โ2 days | Cars | SAR 820 |
| Air freight | 24โ48 hours | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 41 per kg |
Shipping prices from Riyadh to Bahrain
Alfaris moving prices from Riyadh to Bahrain start from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,820 for apartment furniture (two rooms and a lounge).
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | per carton | SAR 59 |
| Part-load goods | per kg | SAR 9 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 41 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment furniture | two rooms and a lounge, with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,820 |
| Villa or company furniture | after a free survey | SAR 4,095 |
| Sedan | shared open carrier | SAR 820 |
| 4ร4 | hydraulic carrier | SAR 1,365 |
| Luxury or sports car | enclosed carrier | SAR 2,000 |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals and cover door-to-door transport. Any Bahraini customs duty is outside them.
Crossing the King Fahd Causeway with a furniture truck
- Before loading: the Fasah authorisation and numbered packing list.
- Arrival in Khobar: the evening of loading day, with the truck parked overnight near the causeway.
- The crossing: the next morning, before the midday rush.
- The customs island: a Saudi export declaration, then a Bahraini import declaration.
- Delivery: by noon the same day in Manama or Riffa.
- What causes delay: weekends and holidays, so crossing then is avoided.
Moving apartments, villas and offices from Riyadh
| What is moved | Truck | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A bedroom | Space in a shared truck | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment: two rooms and a lounge | Enclosed Dyna | SAR 1,820 |
| A villa or a whole company | Lorry or trailer | SAR 4,095 |
| Fine pieces and antiques | Wooden crates within the shipment | Charged on request |
Furniture from Riyadh to Bahrain
Moving from Riyadh to Bahrain with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set. The furniture leaves Riyadhโs dry air for Bahrainโs humidity, so it is sealed in tight film before the causeway.
- Survey: free in Riyadh, or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter, each pieceโs fixings in a numbered bag.
- Packing: blankets and tight film against Gulf humidity, with bubble wrap and corrugated card for glass.
- Loading: heavy items at the bottom, with straps between rows.
- Delivery: assembly in the rooms of the home in Bahrain, with the list checked.
Car shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Bahrain with Alfaris starts from SAR 820 for a sedan on a shared open carrier, SAR 1,365 for a 4ร4 on a hydraulic carrier and SAR 2,000 for a luxury car on an enclosed carrier.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates for a permanent export or a transit authorisation.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Securing: a full cover and straps on all four wheels.
- In Bahrain: permanent registration carries 5% duty on value and a technical test.
- Electric cars: shipped on an enclosed carrier with a partly charged battery.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A carton from Riyadh to Bahrain starts from SAR 59. It is collected from your Riyadh door, numbered and arrives in 2โ3 days in a shared load.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Part load: from SAR 9 per kg.
- Full truck: from Riyadhโs industrial city to Sitra and Hidd in 1โ2 days.
- Office furniture: moved at the weekend, numbered by department.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration and certificate of origin.
- Duties: GCC-origin goods are exempt with a certificate of origin; foreign goods pay 5%.
Air freight from Riyadh to Bahrain
Air freight from Riyadh to Bahrain starts from SAR 41 per kg and arrives in 24โ48 hours. The flight from King Khalid airport takes about an hour. It suits what you need before the household arrives: documents, clothes and medicines.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | ID or Iqama + packing list + consignee details |
| Used household furniture | ID or Iqama + packing list + Bahraini residence permit or tenancy contract if requested |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID + export plates or transit authorisation |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Used furniture: usually exempt for someone relocating, in personal quantities.
- GCC origin: exempt with a certificate of origin; foreign goods pay 5%.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: prescription medicines, drones and radio devices.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
- Call: 0565967337 to arrange the survey in your district.
- Price and date: itemised, with loading and delivery dates.
- Documents: ID, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Loading day: dismantling, packing, numbering and sealing the truck.
- The road: Dammam, then Khobar.
- The crossing: the King Fahd Causeway in the morning, with an update at the customs island.
- Delivery: unloading, assembly and checking the list.
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Delivery across Bahrain
| City | Distance from the causeway | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manama | about 25 km | Towers in Seef and Juffair ask for a move-in permit and lift booking |
| Muharraq | about 30 km | Narrow streets in the old quarters |
| Riffa | about 20 km | Villas and compounds |
| Isa Town and Hamad Town | 10โ20 km | The closest towns to the causeway |
| Sitra and Hidd | 30โ35 km | Industrial areas and the port |
| Budaiya and Al Jasra | 0โ10 km | At the end of the causeway |
How to calculate shipping cost to Bahrain
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 8 cartons | 8 ร SAR 59 | SAR 472 |
| Bedroom set + sedan | 1,090 + 820 | SAR 1,910 |
| Apartment furniture + 4ร4 | 1,820 + 1,365 | SAR 3,185 |
| 6 kg air parcel | 6 ร SAR 41 | SAR 246 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck for a small load, upper floors without a lift, wooden crates, and weekends on the causeway.
- What lowers it: a shared load, dismantling the furniture, and crossing early in the week.
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Bahrain
The cheapest way to move from Riyadh to Bahrain is a shared truck: a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and a carton from SAR 59. You pay for your space and wait one to two days for the load to fill.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing at the weekend | Hours of waiting on the causeway | Cross early in the week, in the morning |
| Fasah authorisation after loading | A truck waiting at the customs island | Issue it before pickup day |
| A vague packing list | A longer inspection | A detailed, numbered list |
| Belongings inside the car | A customs remark | An empty car |
| No Bahraini number for the consignee | No way to coordinate | An active Bahraini number |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Bahrain?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Bahrain
How much does moving from Riyadh to Bahrain cost?
From SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set, SAR 1,820 for apartment furniture and SAR 4,095 for a villa with Alfaris.
How long does the move from Riyadh to Bahrain take?
1โ2 days. The truck is loaded in the morning and crosses the causeway the next morning.
What is the cheapest way to move from Riyadh to Bahrain?
A shared truck, from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 59 per carton.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Riyadh to Bahrain?
From SAR 41 per kg.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Bahrain?
From SAR 820 for a sedan, SAR 1,365 for a 4ร4 and SAR 2,000 for a luxury car.
Which is the best furniture mover from Riyadh to Bahrain?
One that clears before the causeway, crosses in the morning and assembles the same day. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
How do I start, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 for the survey. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list and a Fasah authorisation.
Is the move door to door?
Yes, from the rooms of your Riyadh home to the rooms of your home in Bahrain.
Do you move to Manama, Muharraq and Riffa?
Yes, and to Isa Town, Hamad Town, Sitra and Budaiya.
Is the household insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
How far is it from Riyadh to Bahrain by road?
About 480 km: 420 km to Khobar, then 25 km on the causeway, then 25 km to Manama.
When is the best time to cross the causeway with a household?
Midweek mornings. Waiting is longer at weekends and holidays.
