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How to get fromDhahran to Riyadh Airport (RUH)by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dhahran to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane DMM - RUH
    3h 26m
    SAR 280–622

  2. Drive  409.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dhahran to Riyadh Airport (RUH)car car 409.1 km
    3h 36m
    SAR 86–124

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    5h 48m
    SAR 94–250

  4. Bus via Riyadh

    1. Take the bus from Dammam to Riyadhbus bus
    7h 12m
    SAR 190–223

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Dhahran to Riyadh (RUH)rideshare rideshare 409.1 km
    3h 36m

  6. Bus to Bahrain International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Al Khobar to Manamabus bus
    2. Fly from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BAH - RUH
    4h 52m
    SAR 740–1,271

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dammam to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus bus
    9h 41m
    SAR 184–262

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

Calendar180Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Dhahran, 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.

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