What is the cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Aqaba?

The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Aqaba is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riyadh to Aqaba?

The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Aqaba is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $150 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Riyadh and Aqaba?

No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh to Aqaba. However, there are services departing from Aziziyah Bus Stn and arriving at Ḩaql via Jeddah Train Station and Tabuk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 29m.

How far is it from Riyadh to Aqaba?

The distance between Riyadh and Aqaba is 1315 km. The road distance is 1612.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Aqaba?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Riyadh to Aqaba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riyadh to Aqaba bus from?

Riyadh to Aqaba bus services, operated by SATRANS, depart from Aziziyah Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Riyadh to Aqaba?

The best way to get from Riyadh to Aqaba is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Jeddah, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 34h 29m.

Where does the Riyadh to Aqaba bus arrive?

Riyadh to Aqaba bus services, operated by SATRANS, arrive at Saptco Jeddah Stn station.

Can I drive from Riyadh to Aqaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh to Aqaba is 1613 km. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Riyadh to Aqaba.

Where can I stay near Aqaba?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Aqaba.

Riyadh to Aqaba - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Riyadh to Aqaba by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to King Hussein International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane RUH - AQJ
6h 12m
$157–409
Fly to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane RUH - TUU
2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus
8h 56m
$125–175
Bus via Jeddah
1. Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Saptco Jeddah Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Station to Tabuk Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus
34h 29m
$167–250
Drive 1,612.5 km
1. Drive from Riyadh to Aqabacar 1,612.5 km
16h 37m
$254–367
Fly to Neom Bay Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Neom Bay Airport (NUM)plane RUH - NUM
2. Take the taxi from Neom Bay Airport (NUM) to Neomtaxi
3. Take the bus from Neom to Aqaba Jettbus
9h 10m
$166–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Station to Tabuk Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus
34h 49m
$141–239

Riyadh (RUH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 57mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,315.4 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Aqaba, Jordan?

Royal Jordanian flies from Riyadh (RUH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Al Muorabba to Aqaba via Transport Center, Aziziyah Bus Stn, Saptco Jeddah Stn, Jeddah Train Station, Tabuk Bus Stn, and Ḩaql in around 34h 29m.

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