Transport in Sohar - Lonely Planet Travel Information

Getting there & away

ONTC buses from Muscat (OR2.500, three hours, four times daily) drop passengers off at the small hospital near the centre of town and then continue to Buraimi or Dubai. Check with Ruwi bus station (24 701294) for accurate times.

Microbuses and taxis come and go from a car park across the street from the hospital. Microbuses charge OR1.700 for the trip to Rusayl roundabout in Muscat and OR2 to Ruwi. Shared taxis charge OR2.500 to Rusayl roundabout and OR3 to Ruwi. You can expect to pay around OR15 for an engaged taxi to Rusayl roundabout. An engaged taxi from Sohar to Rustaq or Nakhal costs OR15.