There are 7 ways to get from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by bus, 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.
Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus
- Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Riyadh (RUH)plane DMM - RUH
3h 6mSAR 191–517Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
5h 32mSAR 27–168Bus via Riyadh
- Take the bus from Dammam to Riyadhbus
6h 54mSAR 109–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dammam to Riyadh (RUH)404.7 km
3h 32mDrive 404.7 km
- Drive from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH)car 404.7 km
3h 32mSAR 85–123Bus, bus to Bahrain International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to Al Khobar North 1bus
- Take the bus from Al Khobar to Manamabus
- Fly from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Riyadh (RUH)plane BAH - RUH
6h 44mSAR 698–1,224Bus
- Take the bus from Dammam to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus
7h 19mSAR 107–162
King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to drive which costs 85﷼ - 130﷼ and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs 190﷼ - 550﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH). However, there are services departing from Dammam and arriving at Riyadh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH). However, there are services departing from Dammam and arriving at Airport T3-4 via Riyadh Railway Stn, Qasr Al Hokm and Kafd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Dammam and Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 396 km. The road distance is 404.7 km.
The best way to get from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs 27﷼ - 170﷼.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH), including transfers.
Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Dammam station.
Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Dammam station.
The best way to get from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs 27﷼ - 170﷼. Alternatively, you can bus via Riyadh, which costs 100﷼ - 130﷼ and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Dammam, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Dammam to Riyadh every 4 hours. Tickets cost SAR 20–150 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, Al Khanjry Travel & Transport operates a bus from Dammam to Riyadh once daily. Tickets cost SAR 100–110 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from King Fahd International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 190–800
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 290–1,400
- Website
- flynas.com
Flights from King Fahd International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–290
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 210–1,200
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Riyadh via King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 220–1,100
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 290–1,400
- Website
- flyadeal.com
Flights from King Fahd International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 190–490
- Website
- publiccharters.com
Flights from King Fahd International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 150–180
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from King Fahd International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 130–900
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 290–1,400
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from King Fahd International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 300–1,100
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Dammam to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- 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 Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 21–27
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Dammam Main Stn to Al Khobar North 1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 17–23
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- [email protected]
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Dammam to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–110
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
- Phone
- +966 54 451 4622
- Website
- bahrain.com.sa
Bus from Al Khobar to Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 198
- Schedules at
- bahrain.com.sa
- Phone
- +966920018221
- Website
- satrans.com.sa
Bus from Dammam to Aziziyah Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–150
- Schedules at
- satrans.com.sa
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dammam to Riyadh (RUH)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Riyadh station.
Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Riyadh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Dammam to Riyadh Airport (RUH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dammam and Riyadh Airport (RUH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.