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How to get fromCairo to Riyadhby plane, subway, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Riyadh by plane, subway, or car

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  1. Fly, line 4 subway, line 1 subway

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane CAI - RUH
    2. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Kafd to King Fahad Librarysubway subway
    6h 10m
    SAR 297–1,216

  2. Drive  2,050.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Riyadhcar car 2,050.7 km
    22h 8m
    SAR 430–620

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar198Weekly Planes
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,688.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Riyadh. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Riyadh (RUH), walk to Airport T3-4, take the line 4 subway to Kafd, then take the line 1 subway to King Fahad Library. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Riyadh in around 22h 8m.

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