There are 7 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran by plane, bus, train, 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 to King Fahd International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane RUH - DMM
- Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus
2h 36mSAR 278–950Drive 415.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahrancar 415.2 km
3h 42mSAR 87–126Train
- Take the train from Riyadh to Dammamtrain
6h 44mSAR 98–255Bus via Riyadh
- Take the bus from Riyadh to Dammambus
8h 12mSAR 187–219Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riyadh (RUH) to Dhahran415.2 km
3h 42mFly to Bahrain International Airport, bus
- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane RUH - BAH
- Take the bus from Manama to Al Khobarbus
3h 47mSAR 743–1,439Bus
- Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Dammambus
9h 41mSAR 179–261
Riyadh (RUH) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran is to drive which costs 85﷼ - 130﷼ and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran is to fly and bus which takes 2h 36m and costs 270﷼ - 950﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran. However, there are services departing from Riyadh and arriving at Dammam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran. However, there are services departing from Airport T3-4 and arriving at Dammam via Kafd, Qasr Al Hokm and Riyadh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Dhahran is 418 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs 95﷼ - 260﷼.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran, including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Riyadh station.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Riyadh station.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs 95﷼ - 260﷼. Alternatively, you can bus via Riyadh, which costs 180﷼ - 220﷼ and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Riyadh to Dammam every 4 hours. Tickets cost SAR 20–150 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Al Khanjry Travel & Transport operates a bus from Riyadh to Dammam once daily. Tickets cost SAR 100–110 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 190–1,400
Flights from Riyadh to Bahrain International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 410–1,300
- Website
- flynas.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–650
Flights from Riyadh to Bahrain International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 280–1,400
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Riyadh to Bahrain International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 280–1,400
- Website
- flyadeal.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 190–490
- Website
- publiccharters.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 160–380
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–1,400
Flights from Riyadh to Bahrain International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 410–1,300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 450–1,700
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Riyadh to Bahrain International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 420–1,900
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Riyadh to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 20–150
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 20–150
- Business
- SAR 35–260
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 20–27
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- [email protected]
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Riyadh to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–110
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
- Phone
- +966 54 451 4622
- Website
- bahrain.com.sa
Bus from Manama to Al Khobar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 198
- Schedules at
- bahrain.com.sa
- Phone
- +966920018221
- Website
- satrans.com.sa
Bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–150
- Schedules at
- satrans.com.sa
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Riyadh (RUH) to Dhahran
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Dammam station.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Dammam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Dhahran.
There are 791+ hotels available in Dhahran.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Dhahran. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.