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How to get fromRiyadh to Al Ghawarby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Riyadh to Al Ghawar by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Riyadh to Al Hufoftrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Al Hufof to Al Ghawartaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    SAR 196–326

  2. Drive  340.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riyadh to Al Ghawarcar car 340.6 km
    4h 28m
    SAR 72–103

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Al Ahsa Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Al Ahsa Bus Stn to Al Ghawartaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    SAR 238–324

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  • Distance: 384.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Al Ghawar, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Al Ghawar. However, you can take the train to Al Hufof then take the taxi to Al Ghawar. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 subway to Transport Center, walk to Aziziyah Bus Stn, take the bus to Al Ahsa Bus Stn, then take the taxi to Al Ghawar.

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