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How to get fromDubai Airport (DXB) to Riyadhby plane, subway, towncar, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Riyadh by plane, subway, towncar, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, line 4 subway, line 1 subway

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane DXB - RUH
    2. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Kafd to King Fahad Librarysubway subway
    3h 24m
    SAR 345–629

  2. Towncar, bus, train

    1. Take a town car from Dubai to Muscat International Airporttowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Muscat to Dammambus bus
    3. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    26h 10m
    SAR 1,697–2,056

  3. Drive 1,000.8 km

    1. Drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Riyadhcar car 1,000.8 km
    10h 53m
    SAR 417–602

  4. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from Dubai to Muscat International Airporttowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadhbus bus
    26h 31m
    SAR 1,656–1,886

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar154Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 914.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Riyadh. However, you can 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 take a subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Riyadh via Al Rigga Metro Station 2, Dubai, Muscat International Airport, Muscat International Airport, Ruwi, Muscat, Dammam, and Dammam in around 26h 10m.

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