Shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain that knows the whole road passes one point: the King Fahd Causeway. Alfaris International Shipping moves furniture, cars, cartons and goods from any Saudi city to Manama, Muharraq, Riffa and everywhere in Bahrain, door to door, with clearance on the customs island in the middle of the causeway. Shipments arrive the same day from Dammam and Khobar, in one to two days from Riyadh, and 2–4 days from Jeddah. A carton starts from SAR 59, per kg from SAR 9, a bedroom set from SAR 730 from the east and a car from SAR 820 from Riyadh. Call 0565967337.
Your Saudi city → Khobar → King Fahd Causeway (25 km) → customs island → Al-Jasra → Manama and all Bahrain · from Dammam about 70 km · from Riyadh about 480 km · 0565967337
Your road to Bahrain in eight lines
- The only crossing: King Fahd Causeway from Khobar to Al-Jasra, with both countries’ customs in the middle.
- Transit: same day from Dammam and Khobar, one to two days from Riyadh, 2–4 days from Jeddah.
- Cartons and goods: carton from SAR 59, per kg from 9.
- Furniture: bedroom from 730 from the east and 1,090 from Riyadh and Jeddah, apartment from 1,820, villa from 4,095 SAR.
- Cars: from 820 from Riyadh, 1,090 on a flatbed from Dammam, 1,820 from Jeddah.
- Air: from SAR 41 per kg in 24–48 hours.
- Customs: Bahrain is in the GCC customs union; used personal effects are usually exempt.
- Delivery: all four governorates: Capital, Muharraq, Northern and Southern.
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What do we ship from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain?
Bahrain is the closest Gulf country to the Eastern Province, and movement between them is daily: families living in Bahrain and working in the east or the reverse, employees relocating, traders supplying goods, and car owners moving vehicles. We serve all of this with closed trucks, carriers and flatbeds, with clearance at the causeway and delivery in every governorate.
Crossing King Fahd Causeway: what happens?
The causeway runs 25 km over the Gulf from Khobar to Al-Jasra, with an artificial island in the middle housing both countries’ customs. The truck completes Saudi export and Bahraini import in the same place, without the two distant borders other routes need.
| Stage | What happens | What speeds it up |
|---|---|---|
| Causeway entrance in Khobar | Paying the toll and entering the truck lanes | A slot outside peak hours |
| Saudi customs | Export declaration and document check | A ready Fasah authorisation |
| Bahraini customs | Import declaration and inspection | A precise numbered contents list |
| Exit to Al-Jasra | About 25 km to Manama | A clear address and map pin |
ℹ️ Paperwork, not the road, sets the time
Dammam to Manama is under an hour’s drive, but a truck can wait hours at customs if papers are incomplete. So we prepare everything before loading.
Distances and transit times to Bahrain from every Saudi city
| Pickup city | Distance to Manama | Transit by truck |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran | about 70 km | Same day |
| Al-Ahsa | about 220 km | Same or next day |
| Jubail and Qatif | about 150 km | Same day |
| Riyadh | about 480 km | One to two days |
| Qassim | about 850 km | Two days |
| Madinah | about 1,300 km | 2–4 days |
| Jeddah and Makkah | about 1,420 km | 2–4 days |
💡 How can a shipment arrive the same day?
From Dammam and Khobar, a private truck loaded early with papers ready usually crosses the causeway before noon and is assembled in Bahrain by afternoon.
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain cost?
| Shipment | From | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | SAR 59 | By size and weight |
| Belongings and goods per kg | SAR 9 | For shared shipments |
| Furniture item or appliance | SAR 455 | With packing |
| Bedroom set from the east | SAR 730 | With dismantling and assembly |
| Bedroom set from Riyadh or Jeddah | SAR 1,090 | With dismantling and packing |
| Apartment from Riyadh or Jeddah | SAR 1,820 | A suitable truck |
| Apartment by private truck from Dammam | SAR 2,550 | Same-day crossing |
| Villa | SAR 4,095 | Large truck or trailer |
| Full packing | SAR 415 per home | — |
| Dismantling and assembly | SAR 275 per home | — |
| Cars and trucks | From |
|---|---|
| Sedan on a shared carrier from Riyadh | SAR 820 |
| Car on a hydraulic flatbed from Dammam and Khobar | SAR 1,090 |
| SUV | SAR 1,365 |
| Luxury car in an enclosed carrier | SAR 2,000 |
| Car from Jeddah | SAR 1,820 |
| Direct dyna | SAR 1,390 |
| Small closed truck | SAR 3,690 |
| Trailer | SAR 5,500 |
⚠️ What the price includes
Our prices are door to door and include transport and clearance. The truck’s causeway toll is included; any customs duty on goods is calculated by shipment and written before loading.
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How to estimate your cost to Bahrain
| Case | Calculation | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Ten cartons | 10 × 59 | about SAR 590 |
| Bedroom set from Khobar with a car on a flatbed | 730 + 1,090 | about SAR 1,820 |
| Apartment from Riyadh with a sedan | 1,820 + 820 | about SAR 2,640 |
| 200 kg of belongings by the kilo | 200 × 9 | about SAR 1,800 |
Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain
However short the trip, furniture goes through loading, inspection and unloading — exactly what breaks glass and scratches wood if packing is poor. We survey, dismantle and number, pack each piece to suit it, load in order, and assemble in your home in Bahrain.
| Stage | What we do |
|---|---|
| Survey | Free at home or by photos |
| Dismantling | Beds, wardrobes and tables, screws in numbered bags |
| Packing | Blankets and film for wood, bubble wrap and corners for glass, crates for valuables |
| Loading | Heavy at the bottom, glass upright, straps between rows |
| Delivery | Carried to rooms, assembled, arranged and checked against the list |
💡 Bahrain’s humidity
Bahrain is a humid island, so we let wooden furniture dry before wrapping and add moisture absorbers to appliances and electronics.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain
| Option | Suits | From |
|---|---|---|
| Shared carrier | Sedans from Riyadh | SAR 820 |
| Hydraulic flatbed | A car from Dammam and Khobar crossing the same day | SAR 1,090 |
| SUV | SUVs and pickups | SAR 1,365 |
| Enclosed carrier | Luxury and classic cars | SAR 2,000 |
| From Jeddah | The long road | SAR 1,820 |
⚠️ Car registration conditions in Bahrain
Bahrain does not register an imported used car more than ten years from its manufacture date, and 5% duty may apply to non-GCC-origin cars along with VAT. If it is only a visit, ask about temporary crossing on Saudi plates.
Shipping cartons, parcels and personal belongings
A carton to Bahrain starts from SAR 59, and larger amounts are charged from SAR 9 per kg. We collect from your door, weigh in front of you, number and deliver to the recipient’s address.
💡 Medium cartons, not heavy ones
A carton over 20 kg is hard to lift and tears. Spread heavy items over medium cartons; the price is by the kilo anyway.
Commercial goods shipping to Bahrain
| Option | Suits | From |
|---|---|---|
| Part load | A small quantity of goods | SAR 9 per kg |
| Direct dyna | A small urgent load | SAR 1,390 |
| Small truck | A medium load for one customer | SAR 3,690 |
| Trailer | A full load | SAR 5,500 |
ℹ️ Certificate of origin
GCC-origin goods are exempt from customs duty in Bahrain with a certificate of origin; foreign goods pay 5% plus the 10% VAT on imports.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | From SAR 41 per chargeable kg |
| Transit | 24–48 hours to Bahrain International Airport |
| Chargeable weight | The greater of actual and volumetric |
| Best for | Urgent parcels from Riyadh and Jeddah; from the east, road is usually faster |
Documents required for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain
| Shipment | Documents |
|---|---|
| Furniture and personal items | ID, iqama or passport, a detailed contents list, a Fasah authorisation, and the recipient’s Bahraini details, number and CPR |
| Car | Registration, owner ID, export plates and certificate or a crossing permit, and a bank letter if financed |
| Commercial goods | Invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, commercial registration and the importer number in Bahrain |
Prohibited and restricted items for Bahrain
| Prohibited | Restricted with conditions |
|---|---|
| Flammables and gas cylinders | Personal medicines with a prescription |
| Weapons and their parts | Wireless devices |
| Narcotics and banned substances | Packaged food in household quantities |
⚠️ Valuables and originals stay with you
Cash, gold, passports and original certificates do not go in cartons.
Delivery across Bahrain’s cities
| Governorate | Main areas | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Manama, Juffair, Seef, Adliya, Hoora | Towers needing lift booking |
| Muharraq | Muharraq, Amwaj, Diyar Al Muharraq, Busaiteen, Hidd | Islands linked by inner bridges |
| Northern | Budaiya, Saar, Janabiya, Hamad Town, Hamala | Villas and residential districts |
| Southern | Riffa, Isa Town, Awali, Zallaq, Askar | Slightly longer distances on the island |
💡 Before the truck arrives
Book the building lift, set the parking spot, and send your location and two Bahraini contact numbers.
Booking steps with Alfaris
- Message 0565967337 with your city and Bahrain address.
- Send photos or book a free survey.
- Receive the itemised price and loading date.
- Prepare documents and the Fasah authorisation.
- Loading day: dismantling, packing and the list.
- The causeway crossing, followed by the coordinator.
- Delivery, assembly and checking the list.
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Road, air or sea to Bahrain?
| Mode | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Road over the causeway | Same day to 4 days | Furniture, cars, cartons and goods |
| Air | 24–48 hours | Urgent parcels from distant cities |
| Sea | By line schedule to Khalifa Bin Salman Port | Commercial containers |
With the causeway, road stays the first choice for almost all personal shipments.
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Why Alfaris for Bahrain?
Shipping to Bahrain from your city
- Furniture moving company from Riyadh to Bahrain: the road trip, then the causeway.
- Furniture shipping company from Dammam to Bahrain: the same-day crossing.
- Furniture shipping company from Jeddah to Bahrain: the long trip and how it is arranged.
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FAQ: shipping from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain
How long does a shipment take from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain?
Same day from Dammam and Khobar, one to two days from Riyadh, and 2–4 days from Jeddah.
What is the road route to Bahrain?
King Fahd Causeway from Khobar to Al-Jasra, the only land route, with both customs in the middle.
How much is a carton to Bahrain?
From SAR 59, and larger amounts from SAR 9 per kg.
How much does moving furniture to Bahrain cost?
A bedroom set from SAR 730 from the east and 1,090 from Riyadh and Jeddah, an apartment from 1,820 and a villa from 4,095.
How much does car shipping to Bahrain cost?
From SAR 820 from Riyadh, 1,090 on a flatbed from Dammam, and 1,820 from Jeddah.
Is the causeway toll included?
Yes, the truck’s toll is included; any customs duty on goods is calculated by shipment.
What are Bahrain’s car registration conditions?
An imported used car must be no more than ten years from its manufacture date.
How much is air freight to Bahrain?
From SAR 41 per kg in 24–48 hours.
Do you deliver everywhere in Bahrain?
Yes — Capital, Muharraq, Northern and Southern governorates.
Is same-day shipping possible?
From Dammam and Khobar usually yes, if the truck loads in the morning and papers are ready.
