How to get fromRiyadh to Kabulby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Riyadh to Kabul by plane, car, or train

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Fly from Riyadh
best
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Kabul (KBL)plane RUH - KBL
7h 47m
$269–863
Train to Hofuf, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riyadh to Al Hufoftrain
2. Fly from Hofuf (HOF) to Kabul (KBL)plane HOF - KBL
17h 44m
$264–1,153
Drive 3,670.6 km
1. Drive from Riyadh to Kabulcar 3,670.6 km
2d 2h
$324–468

Riyadh (RUH) to Kabul (KBL) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 43mAverage Duration

$259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,461.3 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Kabul, Afghanistan?

Kam Air, Etihad, and Flydubai fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Kabul (KBL) twice daily.

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Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province; it is administratively divided into 22 municipal districts. According to 2023 estimates, the population of Kabul was 4.95 million people. In contemporary times, the city has served as Afghanistan's political, cultural, and economical center, and rapid urbanisation has made Kabul the 75th-largest city in the world and the country's primate city.

Places to stay in Kabul

Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Royal Delegation Suite(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Roshan Plaza Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Kabul Taj Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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