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How to get fromDubai to Thuwalby plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Thuwal by plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Jeddah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane DXB - JED
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    7h 24m
    SAR 673–1,003

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Jeddah, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane AUH - JED
    3. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    9h 24m
    SAR 659–1,792

  3. Drive 1,984.1 km

    1. Drive from Dubai to Thuwalcar car 1,984.1 km
    20h 25m
    SAR 831–1,200

  4. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Jeddah, train

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane SHJ - JED
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    9h
    SAR 861–1,778

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane plane DXB - MED
    2. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    8h 22m
    SAR 795–1,832

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar146Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 453Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,834.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Thuwal, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Thuwal. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to Jeddah Airport, take the train to King Abdullah Economic City, then take the taxi to Thuwal. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubai to Thuwal in around 20h 25m.

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