There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane RUH - ELQ
1h 26mSAR 397–1,004Drive 337.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydahcar 337.1 km
2h 59mSAR 71–103Train
- Take the train from Riyadh to Al-Qassimtrain
4h 20mSAR 254–530Bus
- Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus
7h 14mSAR 87–128Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riyadh (RUH) to Buraydah337.1 km
2h 59m
Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah is to drive which costs 70﷼ - 110﷼ and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs 390﷼ - 1000﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah. However, there are services departing from Riyadh Central Bus and arriving at Buraydah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah. However, there are services departing from Airport T3-4 and arriving at Al-Qassim via Riyadh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Buraydah is 359 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs 250﷼ - 550﷼.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah, including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Riyadh Central Bus station.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Riyadh station.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs 390﷼ - 1000﷼. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 250﷼ - 550﷼ and takes 4h 20m, you could also bus, which costs 85﷼ - 130﷼ and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Buraydah, Saudi Arabia?
Saudia flies from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) twice daily. Alternatively, Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Riyadh to Al-Qassim 3 times a day. Tickets cost SAR 80–160 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 260–850
- 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
- +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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Riyadh (RUH) to Buraydah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Buraydah station.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Al-Qassim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah is 337 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah.
There are 177+ hotels available in Buraydah.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Buraydah. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.