There are 5 ways to get from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Riyadh (RUH)plane ELQ - RUH
1h 25mSAR 559–902Drive 353.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH)car 353.9 km
3h 1mSAR 75–107Train
- Take the train from Al-Qassim to Riyadhtrain
3h 40mSAR 305–583Bus
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus
6h 50mSAR 108–154Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buraydah to Riyadh-RUH353.9 km
3h 1m
Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to drive which costs 70﷼ - 110﷼ and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs 550﷼ - 900﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH). However, there are services departing from Buraydah and arriving at Riyadh Central Bus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH). However, there are services departing from Al-Qassim and arriving at Airport T3-4 via Pnu 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Al-Qassim Region and Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 359 km. The road distance is 353.9 km.
The best way to get from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs 300﷼ - 600﷼.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH), including transfers.
Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Buraydah station.
Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Al-Qassim station.
The best way to get from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs 550﷼ - 900﷼. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 300﷼ - 600﷼ and takes 3h 40m, you could also bus, which costs 100﷼ - 160﷼ and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?
Saudia flies from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Riyadh (RUH) twice daily. Alternatively, Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Al-Qassim to Riyadh 4 times a day. Tickets cost SAR 80–160 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 430–750
- 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
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buraydah to Riyadh-RUH
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Riyadh Central Bus station.
Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Riyadh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Al-Qassim Region to Riyadh Airport (RUH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Al-Qassim Region and Riyadh Airport (RUH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.