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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

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    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 44m
    SAR 583–1,002

  2. Drive  1,984.8 km

    1. Drive from Dubai to Thuwalcar car 1,984.8 km
    20h 26m
    SAR 825–1,191

  3. 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 651–1,877

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

    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 39m
    SAR 648–1,092

  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 46m
    SAR 715–1,541

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

Calendar141Weekly Planes
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,834.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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 26m.

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