What is the cheapest way to get from Dhahran to Riyadh?

The cheapest way to get from Dhahran to Riyadh is to drive which costs 85﷼ - 130﷼ and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dhahran to Riyadh?

The fastest way to get from Dhahran to Riyadh is to taxi and fly and line 4 subway which takes 3h 8m and costs 340﷼ - 1100﷼.

Is there a direct bus between Dhahran and Riyadh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dhahran to Riyadh. However, there are services departing from Dammam and arriving at Riyadh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Dhahran and Riyadh?

No, there is no direct train from Dhahran to Riyadh. However, there are services departing from Dammam and arriving at Riyadh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Dhahran to Riyadh?

The distance between Dhahran and Riyadh is 467 km. The road distance is 409 km.

How do I travel from Dhahran to Riyadh without a car?

The best way to get from Dhahran to Riyadh without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs 85﷼ - 230﷼.

How long does it take to get from Dhahran to Riyadh?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Dhahran to Riyadh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dhahran to Riyadh bus from?

Dhahran to Riyadh bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Dammam station.

Where do I catch the Dhahran to Riyadh train from?

Dhahran to Riyadh train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Dammam station.

Train or bus from Dhahran to Riyadh?

The best way to get from Dhahran to Riyadh is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs 85﷼ - 230﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 180﷼ - 210﷼ and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Dhahran to Riyadh bus arrive?

Dhahran to Riyadh bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Riyadh station.

Where does the Dhahran to Riyadh train arrive?

Dhahran to Riyadh train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Riyadh station.

Can I drive from Dhahran to Riyadh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dhahran to Riyadh is 409 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dhahran to Riyadh.

Where can I stay near Riyadh?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Riyadh.

Dhahran to Riyadh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dhahran to Riyadh by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
4h 32m
SAR 87–230
Drive 409 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dhahran to Riyadhcar 409 km
3h 34m
SAR 86–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dammam to Riyadhbus
6h 4m
SAR 184–209
Taxi, fly, line 4 subway
1. Take the taxi from Dhahran to Dammam-Airport-DMMtaxi
2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Riyadh (RUH)plane DMM - RUH
3. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway
3h 8m
SAR 343–1,062
Bus via Aziziyah Bus Stn
1. Take the bus from Dammam to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus
8h 13m
SAR 181–248

King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

116Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

SAR 168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.5 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, 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.

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