There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane RUH - ELQ
1h 24mSAR 543–896Drive 340.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station)car 340.2 km
3h 2mSAR 72–103Train
- 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 Buraydah (Station)340.2 km
3h 2m
Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) is to drive which costs 70﷼ - 110﷼ and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs 500﷼ - 900﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station). 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 (Station). 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 (Station) is 357 km. The road distance is 340.2 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs 250﷼ - 550﷼.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station), including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Riyadh Central Bus station.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Riyadh station.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs 500﷼ - 900﷼. 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 (Station), 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 420–750
- 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 (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Buraydah station.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Al-Qassim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station) is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Buraydah (Station).
There are 187+ hotels available in Buraydah (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Buraydah (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.