There are 4 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh by subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 4 subway, line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway 4
- Take the subway from Kafd to King Fahad Librarysubway 1
55 minSAR 7–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riyadh (RUH) to Riyadh36.7 km
23 minDrive 36.7 km
- Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadhcar 36.7 km
23 minSAR 8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadhtaxi 36.7 km
23 minSAR 160–190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh is to line 4 subway and line 1 subway which costs 6﷼ - 14﷼ and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh is to drive which takes 23 min and costs 7﷼ - 12﷼.
No, there is no direct train from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh. However, there are services departing from Airport T3-4 and arriving at King Fahad Library via Kafd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Riyadh is 39 km. The road distance is 36.7 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh without a car is to line 4 subway and line 1 subway which takes 55 min and costs 6﷼ - 14﷼.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh, including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh train services, operated by Riyadh Public Transport, depart from Airport T3-4 station.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh train services, operated by Riyadh Public Transport, arrive at Kafd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh is 37 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Riyadh.
There are 2426+ hotels available in Riyadh.
What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
You can take a subway from Airport T3-4 to King Fahad Library via Kafd in around 55 min.
- Phone
- 19933
- [email protected]
- Website
- rpt.sa
Subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafd
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 3–10
- Schedules at
- rpt.sa
- Standard 2 hr Pass
- SAR 4
- First Class 2 hr Pass
- SAR 10
Subway from Kafd to King Fahad Library
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 3–4
- Schedules at
- riyadhbus.sa
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Riyadh (RUH) to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- SAR 160–190
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Riyadh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.