There are 6 ways to get from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE)plane ELQ - RAE
2h 12mSAR 852–2,265Drive 789.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Buraydah to `Ar`arcar 789.1 km
7h 57mSAR 166–239Train, bus
- Take the train from Al-Qassim to Riyadhtrain
- Take the train from Riyadh to Dammamtrain
- Take the bus from Dammam to Ararbus
24h 25mSAR 598–1,097Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus
- Take the train from Riyadh to Dammamtrain
- Take the bus from Dammam to Ararbus
26h 12mSAR 430–695Bus
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus
- Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Dammambus
- Take the bus from Dammam to Ararbus
27h 36mSAR 473–642Bus via Riyadh
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus
- Take the bus from Riyadh to Dammambus
- Take the bus from Dammam to Ararbus
27h 47mSAR 476–606
Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar is to drive which costs 160﷼ - 240﷼ and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs 850﷼ - 2300﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar. However, there are services departing from Buraydah and arriving at Arar via Aziziyah Bus Stn and Dammam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
The distance between Al-Qassim Region and `Ar`ar is 623 km. The road distance is 789.1 km.
The best way to get from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 25m and costs 600﷼ - 1100﷼.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar, including transfers.
Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Buraydah station.
The best way to get from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs 850﷼ - 2300﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 470﷼ - 650﷼ and takes 27h 36m.
Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Riyadh Central Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar is 789 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Al-Qassim Region to `Ar`ar.
What companies run services between Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia and `Ar`ar, Saudi Arabia?
Saudia flies from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Buraydah to `Ar`ar via Buraydah, Aziziyah Bus Stn, Dammam, and Arar in around 27h 36m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Arar Domestic Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 550–1,900
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Al-Qassim to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–160
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 80–160
- Business
- SAR 150–310
Train from Riyadh to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 20–150
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 20–150
- Business
- SAR 35–260
Train from Riyadh to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 20–150
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 20–150
- Business
- SAR 35–260
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Dammam to Arar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–270
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–110
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Dammam to Arar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–270
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–110
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Dammam to Arar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–270
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–110
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Dammam to Arar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–270
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
- Phone
- +966920018221
- Website
- satrans.com.sa
Bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–150
- Schedules at
- satrans.com.sa
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- [email protected]
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Riyadh to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–110
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
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