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How to get fromRiyadh Airport (RUH) to Thuwalby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Thuwal by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane RUH - JED
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    3h 47m
    SAR 527–1,006

  2. Drive 1,035 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Thuwalcar car 1,035 km
    10h 4m
    SAR 217–313

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riyadh to Al-Qassimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buraydah to Madinahbus bus
    3. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    14h 39m
    SAR 593–1,119

  4. Fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane plane RUH - MED
    2. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    4h 45m
    SAR 597–1,307

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train Haramain High Speed
    17h 5m
    SAR 317–573

  6. Bus, train via King Abdulaziz Airport

    1. Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Saptco Jeddah Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train Haramain High Speed
    17h 27m
    SAR 414–619

Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar491Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Thuwal, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Thuwal. However, you can fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to Jeddah Airport, take the train to King Abdullah Economic City, then take the taxi to Thuwal. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport T3-4 to Thuwal via Pnu 1, Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Buraydah, Madinah, Al Salam Gate, Al Areed Dist., Madinah, and King Abdullah Economic City in around 14h 39m.

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