Transport in Bahrain

Transport in Bahrain.

Bahrain has one of the lowest gas prices in the world, at $0.78 per gallon ($0.21 per liter).[1]

Road transport

Road Distance Year estimated
Paved 2,768 km (1,720 mi) 2003
Unpaved 730 km (454 mi) 2003
Total 3,498 km (2,174 mi) 2003

International highways

Railways

As of 2008, there are no railways in Bahrain, but plans are developing for a railway system connecting all the countries in the Persian Gulf[2] and for a light rail network within Bahrain.[3] A subway system has also been proposed.[4]

Airports

On a 2007 estimate, Bahrain owns two airports. Among them is Bahrain International Airport, the primary airport in the country.

Airport Paved distance (estimated) Year estimated
Bahrain International Airport 3,962 m (12,999 ft) 2007
Shaikh Isa Airport 3,780 m (12,402 ft) 2007

Heliports

As of 2007, only one heliport exist.

Ports and harbors

As of 2008, Bahrain owns three harbors in Manama, Mina Salman and Sitrah.

Pipelines

Element Pipeline distance Year estimated
Crude oil 52 km (32 mi) 2007
Natural gas 20 km (12 mi) 2007

Merchant marine

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