There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr by plane, train, bus, 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 Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane RUH - MED
2h 13mSAR 240–812Drive 819.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntrcar 819.2 km
6h 51mSAR 172–248Train, bus
- Take the train from Riyadh to Al-Qassimtrain
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Madinahbus
11h 55mSAR 354–675Bus via Buraydah
- Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus
- Take the bus from Buraydah to Madinahbus
14h 52mSAR 187–268Bus
- Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Station to Al Madinah Bus Stationbus
15h 25mSAR 282–393
Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr is to drive which costs 170﷼ - 250﷼ and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs 240﷼ - 850﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr. However, there are services departing from Riyadh Central Bus and arriving at Madinah via Buraydah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Northern Cntr is 723 km. The road distance is 819.2 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 55m and costs 350﷼ - 700﷼.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr, including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Riyadh Central Bus station.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs 240﷼ - 850﷼. Alternatively, you can bus via Buraydah, which costs 180﷼ - 270﷼ and takes 14h 52m.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Buraydah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr is 819 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Northern Cntr.
What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Northern Cntr, 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 Northern Cntr via Kafd, Transport Center, Riyadh Central Bus, Buraydah, and Madinah in around 14h 52m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 220–1,200
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport via Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 280–1,200
- Website
- flyadeal.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 220–550
- Website
- flynas.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 230–550
- 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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