There are 4 ways to get from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane MCT - ELQ
7h 26mSAR 1,748–3,085Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadhbus
- Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus
27h 21mSAR 268–538Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadhbus
- Take the train from Riyadh to Al-Qassimtrain
23h 59mSAR 609–1,157Drive 1,663.3 km
- Drive from Muscat to Buraydahcar 1,663.3 km
17h 9mSAR 349–505
Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region is to drive which costs 340﷼ - 550﷼ and takes 17h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs 1700﷼ - 3100﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region. However, there are services departing from Azaibah and arriving at Buraydah via Muscat International Airport, Muscat and Riyadh Central Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.
The distance between Muscat and Al-Qassim Region is 1532 km. The road distance is 1663.3 km.
The best way to get from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 59m and costs 600﷼ - 1200﷼.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region, including transfers.
Muscat to Al-Qassim Region bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Muscat station.
The best way to get from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs 1700﷼ - 3100﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 260﷼ - 550﷼ and takes 27h 21m.
Muscat to Al-Qassim Region bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Riyadh station.
Al-Qassim Region is 1h behind Muscat. It is currently 1:33 AM in Muscat and 12:33 AM in Al-Qassim Region.
What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia?
Oman Air, flyadeal, and five other airlines fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Azaibah to Buraydah via Muscat International Airport, Ruwi, Muscat, Riyadh, Ministry of Interior, Transport Center, Riyadh Central Bus, and Buraydah in around 27h 21m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport via Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 500–1,300
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport via Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- SAR 500–1,300
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport via Medina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 600–1,500
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 650–2,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 490–1,900
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 500–1,600
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 550–1,300
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Riyadh to Al-Qassim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–160
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 80–160
- Business
- SAR 150–310
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- [email protected]
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 130–350
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 130–350
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–110
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Muscat to Al-Qassim Region is 1663 km. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Muscat to Al-Qassim Region.
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