There are 4 ways to get from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by plane, train, rideshare, 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 Riyadh (RUH)plane ELQ - RUH
1h 21mSAR 511–2,955Drive 353.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH)car 353.8 km
3h 4mSAR 75–107Train
- Take the train from Al-Qassim to Riyadhtrain
3h 21mSAR 273–548Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buraydah to Riyadh (RUH)353.8 km
3h 4m
Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to drive which costs 70﷼ - 110﷼ and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs 500﷼ - 3000﷼.
No, there is no direct train from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH). However, there are services departing from Al-Qassim and arriving at Airport T3-4 via Airport T5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Buraydah and Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 360 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.
The best way to get from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs 270﷼ - 550﷼.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH), including transfers.
Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Al-Qassim station.
The best way to get from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs 500﷼ - 3000﷼. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 270﷼ - 550﷼ and takes 3h 21m.
Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Riyadh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Buraydah to Riyadh Airport (RUH).
What companies run services between Buraydah, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?
Saudia flies from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Riyadh (RUH) 4 times a week. 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
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 380–1,500
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buraydah to Riyadh (RUH)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Buraydah and Riyadh Airport (RUH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.