There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane RUH - MED
1h 20mSAR 290–800Drive 810.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED)car 810.6 km
6h 54mSAR 171–246Train, bus
- Take the train from Riyadh to Al-Qassimtrain
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Madinahbus
12h 39mSAR 373–689Bus via Buraydah
- Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Madinahbus
15h 33mSAR 206–287Bus
- Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Station to Al Madinah Bus Stationbus
16h 8mSAR 298–409
Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) is to drive which costs 170﷼ - 250﷼ and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs 290﷼ - 800﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED). However, there are services departing from Riyadh Central Bus and arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Int'l Airport via Buraydah, Al Salam Gate and Prophet's Mosque. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Medina Airport (MED) is 707 km. The road distance is 810.6 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 39m and costs 370﷼ - 700﷼.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), including transfers and time at the airport.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Riyadh Central Bus station.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs 290﷼ - 800﷼. Alternatively, you can bus via Buraydah, which costs 200﷼ - 290﷼ and takes 15h 33m.
The quickest flight from Riyadh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Buraydah station.
What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Medina Airport (MED), Saudi Arabia?
flyadeal, Flynas, and Saudia fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport T3-4 to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Int'l Airport via Kafd, Transport Center, Riyadh Central Bus, Buraydah, Madinah, Al Salam Gate, Northern Cntr, and Prophet's Mosque in around 15h 33m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 290–950
- Website
- flyadeal.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 290–750
- Website
- flynas.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 330–750
- 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 Buraydah to Madinah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–140
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Buraydah to Madinah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–140
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
- Phone
- + 966 920020590
- [email protected]
- Website
- nwbus.sa
Bus from Riyadh Bus Station to Al Madinah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 240–330
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED) is 811 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Medina Airport (MED).
Flynas, flyadeal and Saudia offer flights from Riyadh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Airport.
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