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How to get fromMakkah to Al-Qassim Regionby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Makkah to Al-Qassim Region by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane plane JED - ELQ
    3h 40m
    SAR 558–960

  2. Drive 830.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Makkah to Buraydahcar car 830.1 km
    9h 37m
    SAR 174–251

  3. Train, bus via Medina

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Madinahtrain train Haramain High Speed
    2. Take the bus from Madinah to Buraydahbus bus
    10h 18m
    SAR 322–592

  4. Taxi to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Makkah to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane plane TIF - ELQ
    6h 23m
    SAR 1,060–2,186

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah stationtrain train Haramain High Speed
    2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Buraydah Bus Stnbus bus
    17h 57m
    SAR 291–466

Jeddah (JED) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Makkah, Saudi Arabia and Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Makkah to Al-Qassim Region. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ), then take the taxi to Buraydah. Alternatively, you can take a train from Makkah to Buraydah via Madinah, Jasham Dist, Al Salam Gate, Madinah, and Buraydah in around 10h 18m.

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