Muscat Bus 6: Best Complete Guide – Al Khoud to Sultan Qaboos University

Muscat Bus 6: Best Complete Guide - Al Khoud to Sultan Qaboos University Muscat Bus 6 is a loop route connecting Al Khoud to Sultan Qaboos University, Oman's largest and most prominent public university. Muscat Bus Route 6 is the primary Mwasalat service for students and staff needing regular access to the SQU campus.   About Muscat Bus 6 Route 6 starts and ends in Al Khoud, looping through Al Khoud B, the Al Nadi Roundabout, and past the Sultan Qaboos Mosque before reaching Al Khoudh Souq — a traditional market — and finally Sultan Qaboos University itself. With 19 stops and a total trip time of about 41 minutes, it's a moderately long loop that serves both the university community and local Al Khoud residents. Given its direct university connection, Route 6 is one of the more heavily used routes among Muscat's student population, and it's worth noting that Mwasalat has occasionally suspended this route (along with Routes 7, 9, and 10) during severe weather event…
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Oman Bus 43: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Shinas (ONTC)

Oman Bus 43: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Shinas (ONTC)   Dear All, Oman Bus 43 connects Muscat to Shinas, a coastal town in the far north of Al Batinah North Governorate near the UAE border, operated by ONTC. Oman Bus Route 43 runs via Sohar, one of Oman's major industrial port cities. About Oman Bus 43 This route follows the Batinah coastal corridor, the same general path used by Mwasalat's Route 201 toward Dubai, passing through Sohar before reaching Shinas at the northern edge of Oman. Route 43 runs twice daily. Oman Bus Route 43 Fare and Schedule Detail Info Single fare 5.500 OMR Return fare 9.500 OMR Daily trips 2 Frequently Asked Questions What is the fare for Oman Bus Route 43? 5.500 OMR single, 9.500 OMR return. Does Route 43 pass through Sohar? Yes, Sohar is a major stop along the way to Shinas. How often does Route 43 run? Twice daily. Nearby Routes and Connections See the Muscat Bus Route 201, which follows…
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Oman Bus 41: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Buraimi (ONTC)

Oman Bus 41: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Buraimi (ONTC) Oman Bus 41 connects Muscat to Buraimi, a border town adjacent to the UAE's Al Ain, operated by ONTC. Oman Bus Route 41 is one of the more frequent ONTC services, running three times daily. About Oman Bus 41 Buraimi sits directly on the Oman-UAE border, twinned with Al Ain on the Emirati side, and this route is a practical option for travelers heading toward this crossing point, whether for business, family visits, or onward travel into the UAE via Al Ain. Oman Bus Route 41 Fare and Schedule Detail Info Single fare 4.000 OMR Return fare 7.000 OMR Daily trips 3 Frequently Asked Questions What is the fare for Oman Bus Route 41? 4.000 OMR single, 7.000 OMR return. How often does Route 41 run? Three times daily, one of the more frequent ONTC services. Is Buraimi near the UAE border? Yes, it's directly adjacent to Al Ain in the UAE. Nearby Routes and Connections See the Musca…
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Oman Bus 36: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (ONTC)

Oman Bus 36: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (ONTC) Oman Bus 36 is operated by the Oman National Transport Company (ONTC), connecting Muscat to Jaalan Bani Bu Ali in the Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate. Oman Bus Route 36 is a different operator from Mwasalat, focused specifically on longer-distance intercity travel across Oman rather than local Muscat routes. About Oman Bus 36 and ONTC ONTC is Oman's dedicated intercity coach operator, running routes from Muscat to destinations across the Sultanate, complementing Mwasalat's local city network. Route 36 runs once daily to Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, a historic town known for its traditional architecture and significance in the region's trading history. Oman Bus Route 36 Fare and Schedule Detail Info Single fare 3.500 OMR Return fare 6.200 OMR Daily trips 1 Frequently Asked Questions What is the fare for Oman Bus Route 36? 3.500 OMR single, 6.200 OMR return. Who operates Route …
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Muscat Bus 201: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Dubai

Muscat Bus 201: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Dubai Muscat Bus 201 is the long-distance international service connecting Muscat to Dubai, operated by Mwasalat in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Muscat Bus Route 201 covers approximately 450 km and 6 hours, running three times daily in each direction. About Muscat Bus 201 Route 201 departs from Al Azaiba Bus Station in Muscat, stopping at Muscat International Airport and Burj Al Sahwa before heading north along Oman's Batinah coast through Maabela, Barka, Musanah, Suwaiq, Khabura, Saham, Sohar, and Shinas. After crossing the border into the UAE, the route continues to Dubai, arriving at Al Rashidiya Station, Dubai Airport Terminal 2, and finally Abu Hail Station. An important note on current status: we found conflicting information while researching this route. Several 2026-dated sources describe Route 201 as actively running three times daily, while at least one other recent source states th…
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Oman Bus 53: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Ibri-Buraimi (ONTC)

Oman Bus 53: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Ibri-Buraimi (ONTC) Oman Bus 53 connects Muscat to Ibri and continues to Buraimi, covering Ad Dhahirah Governorate in Oman's interior. Oman Bus Route 53 runs once daily, linking the capital to this northwestern region. About Oman Bus 53 Ibri is the main town of Ad Dhahirah Governorate, known for its historic fort and traditional souq. This route continues on to Buraimi at the UAE border, making it useful for travelers with business or family connections across the wider Dhahirah region. Oman Bus Route 53 Fare and Schedule Detail Info Single fare 5.000 OMR Return fare 8.500 OMR Daily trips 1 Frequently Asked Questions Where does Oman Bus Route 53 go? From Muscat to Ibri, continuing to Buraimi. What is the fare for Oman Bus Route 53? 5.000 OMR single, 8.500 OMR return. Is this the same as Route 41? No, Route 41 goes directly to Buraimi; Route 53 also serves Ibri along the way. Nearby Rout…
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Oman Bus 52: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Duqm (ONTC)

Oman Bus 52: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Duqm (ONTC)   Dear All, Oman Bus 52 connects Muscat to Duqm, home to one of the Gulf region's most significant ongoing development projects, the Duqm Special Economic Zone. Oman Bus Route 52 runs once daily along this long-distance corridor.   About Oman Bus 52 Duqm has grown rapidly as a strategic port and industrial hub on Oman's central coast, attracting significant international investment. This ONTC route serves both business travelers connected to the Special Economic Zone and residents of the growing town. Oman Bus Route 52 Fare and Schedule Detail Info Single fare 5.500 OMR Return fare 10.000 OMR Daily trips 1 Frequently Asked Questions What is Duqm known for? It's home to the Duqm Special Economic Zone, a major ongoing port and industrial development. What is the fare for Oman Bus Route 52? 5.500 OMR single, 10.000 OMR return. How often does Route 52 run? Once …
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Muscat Bus 9: Best Complete Guide – Azaiba to Misfa Industrial Area

Muscat Bus 9: Best Complete Guide - Azaiba to Misfa Industrial Area Muscat Bus 9 connects Azaiba Bus Station to Misfa Industrial Area, covering 30 stops over approximately 58 minutes. Muscat Bus Route 9 is one of the longer local routes in the Mwasalat network, primarily serving workers commuting to Misfa's industrial employers.   About Muscat Bus 9 With 30 stops and nearly an hour of total travel time, Route 9 covers substantial ground between Azaiba and the Misfa Industrial Area. Given that it shares its starting point with the Azaiba–Ghubra–Bawshar local loop documented in our earlier Muscat guide, there's likely some overlap in the districts both routes pass through, though the full stop-by-stop list for Route 9 specifically wasn't confirmed in available sources. Muscat Bus Route 9 Fare and Tips Standard Mwasalat fares apply. Given the route's length (30 stops, ~58 minutes), fares toward the higher end of the 200-500 baisa range are likely for the full trip. If…
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Muscat Bus 10: Best Complete Guide – Al Mabilah to Burj Al Sahwa via Al Seeb Souq & Al Mouj

Muscat Bus 10: Best Complete Guide - Al Mabilah to Burj Al Sahwa via Al Seeb Souq & Al Mouj Muscat Bus 10 connects Al Mabilah to Burj Al Sahwa, passing through Al Seeb Souq, Al Mawalih South, and Al Mouj — one of Muscat's most notable waterfront residential and leisure developments. Muscat Bus Route 10 is one of the few routes offering direct access to Al Mouj by public bus. About Muscat Bus 10 Al Mouj is a large mixed-use waterfront development featuring a marina, golf course, and residential communities, and Route 10 is specifically noted as the bus line serving this area according to tourism guides covering Muscat's public transit options. From Al Mabilah, the route passes through Al Seeb Souq — a traditional market in the Seeb area — before continuing to Al Mawalih South and Al Mouj, finishing at Burj Al Sahwa, a well-known roundabout and navigational landmark used widely across Mwasalat's route descriptions. Muscat Bus Route 10 Fare and Tips Standard Mwasalat fare…
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Oman Bus 51: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Shannah (ONTC)

Oman Bus 51: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Shannah (ONTC)   Dear All, Oman Bus 51 connects Muscat to Shannah, home to the ferry terminal serving Masirah Island off Oman's eastern coast. Oman Bus Route 51 is a practical connector for travellers heading onward to the island by ferry.   About Oman Bus 51 Shannah's main significance is as the mainland ferry point for Masirah Island, a popular destination for its beaches and relative remoteness. This ONTC route runs twice daily, giving travellers a bus-plus-ferry combination for reaching the island without driving the full distance themselves.   Oman Bus Route 51 Fare and Schedule Detail Info Single fare 4.500 OMR Return fare 8.000 OMR Daily trips 2 Frequently Asked Questions What is Shannah known for? It's the mainland ferry terminal for reaching Masirah Island.   What is the fare for Oman Bus Route 51? 4.500 OMR single, 8.000 OMR return.   Ho…
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Muscat Bus AM1: Best Complete Guide – Al Mouj to Muscat City Centre

Muscat Bus AM1: Best Complete Guide - Al Mouj to Muscat City Centre Muscat Bus AM1 is Mwasalat's shortest confirmed route, connecting Al Mouj directly to Muscat City Centre over just 4 kilometers and 2 stops. Muscat Bus Route AM1 is a quick, dedicated shuttle-style link between this waterfront community and one of Muscat's major shopping destinations. About Muscat Bus AM1 With only 2 stops, Route AM1 functions less like a typical local bus route and more like a direct shuttle, reflecting the specific, focused travel need between Al Mouj residents and Muscat City Centre. This makes it one of the simplest, most predictable routes in the entire Mwasalat network — there's little ambiguity about where the bus is going or how long the trip will take. Muscat Bus Route AM1 Fare and Tips Given the short distance, Route AM1 likely falls at the lower end of Mwasalat's standard 200-500 baisa fare range, though exact pricing should be confirmed via the app. This is a convenient option …
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Muscat Bus 202: Best Complete Guide – Muscat to Abu Dhabi via Buraimi & Al Ain

Muscat Bus 202: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Abu Dhabi via Buraimi & Al Ain   Dear All, Muscat Bus 202 is Mwasalat's international intercity service connecting Muscat to Abu Dhabi in the UAE, operated in cooperation with Capital Express and passing through Buraimi and Al Ain along the way. Muscat Bus Route 202 is a genuinely long journey — around 9 hours outbound — making it a budget alternative to flying for travelers not in a rush. About Muscat Bus 202 Route 202 departs Azaiba Bus Station early in the morning, stopping at Muscat International Airport and Burj Sahwa before crossing into the interior of Oman toward the UAE border at Buraimi. After clearing the border area, the route continues into the UAE via Al Ain, finally reaching Abu Dhabi Bus Station in the evening. The return journey follows a similar path in reverse, departing Abu Dhabi late morning and arriving back in Muscat at night. Muscat Bus Route 202 Schedule Direction Departure Arrival…
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Muscat Bus A1: Best Complete Guide – Ruwi Station, Airport to Al Mabilah

Muscat Bus A1: Best Complete Guide - Ruwi Station, Airport to Al Mabilah Muscat Bus A1 connects Ruwi Bus Station to Al Mabilah Bus Station via Muscat International Airport, making it one of the most useful routes for travelers needing affordable airport transport. Muscat Bus Route A1 shares its general corridor with Route 1 but functions as a more airport-focused service. About Muscat Bus A1 Mwasalat operates modern, air-conditioned buses on Route A1, departing every 15 or 30 minutes depending on the time of day. This makes it a practical, low-cost alternative to a taxi for travelers arriving at or departing from Muscat International Airport, especially those staying near Ruwi or Al Mabilah. Muscat Bus Route A1 Stops and Timing No. Stop 1 Ruwi Bus Station 2 Muscat International Airport 3 Al Mabilah Bus Station Muscat Bus Route A1 Fare and Tips Mwasalat fares are payable in cash directly to the driver, generally ranging between 200 and 500 b…
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Muscat Bus Guide: Azaiba Bus Station to the Ghubra and Bawshar Local Loop

Muscat Bus Guide: Azaiba Bus Station to the Ghubra and Bawshar Local Loop This Mwasalat local loop connects Azaiba Bus Station to the Ghubra and Bawshar districts, passing several of Muscat's major shopping destinations along the way — Panorama Mall, Mall of Oman, Muscat Grand Mall, and Oman Avenues Mall. The route starts and ends at Azaiba Bus Station, making it a convenient loop for residents and shoppers in this part of the city.   About This Route With 29 daily departures between 6:30 AM and 9:30 PM, running roughly every 30 minutes, this is one of the more frequent Mwasalat services covering Muscat's western districts. The loop passes through several residential areas — Hay Wadi Al Khalil, the 18th November Street corridor, and Ghubrah's social housing developments — before reaching the commercial stretch around Bawshar Street, where it passes through numbered sections 1 through 5. A quick honest note: we couldn't confirm this loop's official Mwasalat route n…
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Muscat Bus 1: Best Complete Guide – Ruwi to Al Mabilah

Muscat Bus 1: Best Complete Guide - Ruwi to Al Mabilah (Mwasalat's Longest Line)   Muscat Bus 1 is Mwasalat's longest and most comprehensive route, connecting Ruwi Bus Station to Al Mabilah Bus Station across more than 52 kilometers and 33 stops. Muscat Bus Route 1 passes through nearly every major district along Muscat's coastal corridor, making it one of the most useful single routes for getting oriented in the city. About Muscat Bus 1 Starting at Ruwi Bus Station — one of Mwasalat's main hubs — Route 1 passes the Royal Opera House, one of Muscat's premier cultural landmarks, before continuing through Al Qurum and Al Sarooj. It then threads through the Al Khuwair government district, past several ministries, before reaching Al Ghubra and Al Azaiba on the coast. From there, it passes Muscat International Airport before continuing inland through Buruj Al Sahwa, Al Mawaleh, and Al Hail, finishing at Al Mabelah. Given its length and the number of significant landmar…
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Bahrain Bus 43: Best Complete Guide – Manama to Mina Salman Loop via Adliya & Juffair

Bahrain Bus 43: Best Complete Guide - Manama to Mina Salman Loop via Adliya & Juffair   Bahrain Bus 43 loops from Manama through Gudaibiya, Adliya, Mina Salman, Ghuraifa, and Juffair before returning the same way. Bahrain Bus Route 43 connects two of Bahrain's most distinctive districts — Adliya, known for its arts and dining scene, and Mina Salman, the country's main commercial port. About Bahrain Bus Route 43 Adliya (العدلية) has developed into one of Manama's most notable cultural districts, home to art galleries, cafes, and Block 338, a well-known dining and nightlife area. Bahrain Bus Route 43 passes directly through this district before continuing to Mina Salman, Bahrain's primary commercial port, and Ghuraifa, before looping through Juffair and back through Adliya to Manama. This loop structure means the route effectively serves Adliya twice per trip — once heading toward the port, once on the return leg — making it a reliable option for Adliya-based er…
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Bahrain Bus 44 & 45: Best Complete Guide – Manama Circular via Adliya, Umm al Hassam & Salmaniya

Bahrain Bus 44 & 45: Best Complete Guide - Manama Circular via Adliya, Umm al Hassam & Salmaniya Bahrain Bus 44 and 45 form the network's final circular pair, looping through Manama, Gudaibiya, Adliya, Umm al Hassam, Seqaya, and Salmaniya — Route 44 clockwise, Route 45 anticlockwise. Bahrain Bus Route 44/45 rounds out the central Manama circular family alongside Routes 10/11. About Bahrain Bus 44 & 45 This pairing covers a tighter, more central loop than Routes 10/11, focusing on Manama's immediate southern districts — Adliya, Umm al Hassam, and Seqaya — before reaching Salmaniya and returning. Umm al Hassam is a residential district known for its proximity to several embassies and international schools, while Seqaya is a smaller connecting neighborhood between Adliya and Salmaniya. As with the other clockwise/anticlockwise pairs in the BPTC network (Routes 10/11), the choice between 44 and 45 comes down to which direction reaches your destination stop first, …
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Bahrain Bus 31: Best Complete Guide – New Hidd to East Hidd Loop

Bahrain Bus 31: Best Complete Guide - New Hidd to East Hidd Loop Bahrain Bus 31 is a short local loop connecting New Hidd to East Hidd, two adjacent communities on Bahrain's northeastern peninsula. Bahrain Bus Route 31 serves a genuinely local purpose, linking residents to the wider Hidd area without needing a longer trip into central Manama.   About Bahrain Bus 31 Hidd (الحد) is a peninsula in northeastern Bahrain, historically a fishing and pearling community before modern development brought industrial facilities like ASRY and residential expansion to the area. Bahrain Bus Route 31 exists specifically to connect the New Hidd and East Hidd neighborhoods, functioning as a local circulator rather than a route designed to reach distant parts of the island. This is similar in concept to Kuwait's CityBus New loop or C1 feeder service — a short, hyper-local route addressing last-mile connectivity within a single community. For residents of Hidd needing to reach centra…
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Bahrain Bus 41: Best Complete Guide – Juffair to Manama Loop via City Centre & Seef

Bahrain Bus 41: Best Complete Guide - Juffair to Manama Loop via City Centre & Seef   Bahrain Bus 41 loops from Juffair (الجفير) through Gudaibiya, Manama, City Centre, Seef, and Sanabis before returning via Exhibition Avenue. Bahrain Bus Route 41 is a key connector for Juffair, one of Bahrain's most popular expatriate residential and nightlife districts, linking it to the country's largest shopping mall and back to central Manama. About Bahrain Bus 41 Juffair has grown into one of Bahrain's most internationally diverse neighborhoods, home to numerous restaurants, hotels, and a significant expatriate population, including personnel connected to the nearby US Naval Support Activity Bahrain facility. Bahrain Bus Route 41 gives Juffair residents direct access to City Centre Bahrain in Seef — the country's largest shopping mall — as well as central Manama, making it one of the more practically useful routes for daily errands and shopping. The route pairs with Rout…
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Bahrain Bus 42: Best Complete Guide – Juffair to Manama Loop via Palace Avenue

Bahrain Bus 42: Best Complete Guide - Juffair to Manama Loop via Palace Avenue Bahrain Bus 42 covers the same general loop as Route 41 — Juffair, Manama, Seef, and City Centre — but in reverse, returning to Juffair via Palace Avenue instead of Exhibition Avenue. Bahrain Bus Route 42 gives riders a second direction option for this popular Juffair-to-shopping corridor.   About Bahrain Bus 42 Bahrain Bus Route 42 starts by heading to Exhibition Avenue before reaching Manama, then continues through Sanabis, Seef, and City Centre, before finally returning through Manama again and finishing via Palace Avenue back to Juffair. This reverse-direction pairing with Route 41 is a common BPTC design pattern seen elsewhere in the network, such as Routes 10/11 and 44/45, ensuring riders always have a direct option regardless of which stop they need to reach first. Bahrain Bus Route 42 Stops and Corridor No. Stop 1 Juffair 2 Exhibition Avenue 3 Manama …
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Bahrain Bus 14: Best Complete Guide – Zallaq to Salman City

Bahrain Bus 14: Best Complete Guide - Zallaq to Salman City Bahrain Bus 14 connects Zallaq (الزلاق), a coastal area in southern Bahrain known for its beaches and resorts, to Salman City, passing through the University of Bahrain, Souq Waqif, and Janabiya along the way. Bahrain Bus Route 14 was updated by BPTC as part of the July 2026 network changes, with its destination changed from the previous "Northern City" to the current "Salman City." About Bahrain Bus  14 Zallaq is home to some of Bahrain's most popular beach resorts and the Al Dar Islands ferry terminal, making Bahrain Bus Route 14 a useful option for beachgoers without a car. From there, the route passes the University of Bahrain and Lawzi before reaching Souq Waqif and Al Liwan, then continuing through Janabiya and Budaiya toward Salman City. This is one of the longer routes in the BPTC network, connecting Bahrain's southern coastal area to the northern and central residential zones in a single trip. Bahrain B…
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