There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh to Şafwá by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Riyadh to Dammamtrain
4h 45mSAR 140–298Drive 421.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Riyadh to Şafwácar 421.8 km
3h 54mSAR 89–128Bus
- Take the bus from Riyadh to Dammambus
6h 59mSAR 179–210Line 1 subway, line 4 subway, fly
- Take the subway from King Fahad Library to Kafdsubway
- Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway
- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane RUH - DMM
4h 1mSAR 356–744Bus via Aziziyah Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Dammambus
8h 27mSAR 179–256
Riyadh (RUH) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Şafwá is to drive which costs 85﷼ - 130﷼ and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Şafwá is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs 85﷼ - 130﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh to Şafwá. However, there are services departing from Riyadh and arriving at Qatif Main Stn via Dammam Main Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Riyadh to Şafwá. However, there are services departing from Riyadh and arriving at Dammam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Riyadh and Şafwá is 485 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh to Şafwá without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs 140﷼ - 300﷼.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Riyadh to Şafwá, including transfers.
Riyadh to Şafwá bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Riyadh station.
Riyadh to Şafwá train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Riyadh station.
The best way to get from Riyadh to Şafwá is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs 140﷼ - 300﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 170﷼ - 210﷼ and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Şafwá, 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 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 140–1,000
- Website
- flynas.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 300–500
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport via Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 550–900
- Website
- flyadeal.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 240–650
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport via Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 310–1,000
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 140–1,000
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Riyadh to King Fahd International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 350–1,300
- 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
- 19933
- [email protected]
- Website
- rpt.sa
Subway from King Fahad Library to Kafd
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 3–4
- Schedules at
- riyadhbus.sa
Subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
- 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
- +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
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More Questions & Answers
Riyadh to Şafwá bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Dammam station.
Riyadh to Şafwá train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at Dammam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh to Şafwá is 422 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Riyadh to Şafwá.
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