There are 3 ways to get from Medina to Al-Qassim Region by plane, bus, or car
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Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Medina to Al-Qassim Region is to drive which costs 100﷼ - 160﷼ and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Medina to Al-Qassim Region is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs 500﷼ - 1300﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Medina to Al-Qassim Region. However, there are services departing from Madinah and arriving at Buraydah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Medina and Al-Qassim Region is 500 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.
The best way to get from Medina to Al-Qassim Region without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs 120﷼ - 160﷼.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Medina to Al-Qassim Region, including transfers.
Medina to Al-Qassim Region bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Madinah station.
The best way to get from Medina to Al-Qassim Region is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs 500﷼ - 1300﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 120﷼ - 160﷼ and takes 6h 22m.
Medina to Al-Qassim Region bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Buraydah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medina to Al-Qassim Region is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Medina to Al-Qassim Region.
What companies run services between Medina, Saudi Arabia and Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia?
Saudia flies from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) twice daily. Alternatively, SAPTCO operates a bus from Madinah to Buraydah every 4 hours. Tickets cost SAR 100–140 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 350–950
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Madinah to Buraydah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–140
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
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