Discover the Majestic Bahrain Fort

Getting There

• Car

  From Bahrain International Circuit, exit the circuit and head southeast on Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway (Highway 5). Continue for about 10 km. Take the exit toward Janabiyah & Al-Muharraq. Merge onto Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway and continue straight for about 4 km. Take the exit toward Sitra. Continue onto Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway for another 5 km. Follow signs for Al Qudaibiya and continue straight for about 2 km until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Al Qudaibiya Avenue, and after approximately 1 km, turn left onto Al-Muharraq Avenue. Follow this road for about 2 km, and you will see Bahrain Fort on your right. There is usually ample parking available near the fort.

• Public Transportation

  From Bahrain International Circuit, you can take a taxi or use a ride-hailing service like Careem or Uber to reach Bahrain Fort. Simply request a ride to 'Bahrain Fort, Karbabad'. The journey is approximately 30-40 minutes and the fare usually ranges from 5 to 10 BHD, depending on traffic. Make sure to confirm the fare with your driver before starting the ride.

• Bicycle

  For the adventurous, cycling from Bahrain International Circuit to Bahrain Fort is an option. Exit the circuit and head southeast on Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway. Follow the same route as described for driving, but be cautious of traffic. Ensure you have a good map or GPS app to navigate the roads safely. The distance is approximately 20 km, so prepare for a longer ride. Bring water and wear appropriate gear. Note that there are limited cycling paths, so this option is more suitable for experienced cyclists.