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How to get fromAl Ain City to Riyadhby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Al Ain City to Riyadh by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Al Ain

    best
    1. Fly from Al Ain (AAN) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane AAN - RUH
    9h 34m
    SAR 599–1,965

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buraimi to Muscat International Airport - Old Terminal 2bus bus 41
    2. Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadhbus bus
    25h 10m
    SAR 189–435

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buraimi to Muscat International Airport - Old Terminal 2bus bus 41
    2. Take the bus from Muscat to Dammambus bus
    3. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    24h 47m
    SAR 229–605

  4. Drive 992.5 km

    1. Drive from Al Ain City to Riyadhcar car 992.5 km
    10h 46m
    SAR 412–596

  5. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Al Ain to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane DXB - RUH
    7h 9m
    SAR 336–664

Al Ain (AAN) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 592Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Nile Air, Flynas, and five other airlines fly from Al Ain (AAN) to Riyadh (RUH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Al Ain City to Riyadh via Buraimi, Muscat International Airport - Old Terminal 2, Ruwi, and Muscat in around 25h 10m.

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