What is the cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City?

The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City is to fly and bus which costs AED 290 - AED 650 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City?

The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City is to line 1 subway and line 4 subway and fly and line 160 bus which takes 6h 4m and costs AED 320 - AED 750.

Is there a direct bus between Riyadh and Khalifa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh to Khalifa City. However, there are services departing from Riyadh and arriving at Sas Al Nakhl via Ruwi, Mabelah Bus Stn and Al Wadha Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 24m.

How far is it from Riyadh to Khalifa City?

The distance between Riyadh and Khalifa City is 882 km. The road distance is 876.6 km.

How do I travel from Riyadh to Khalifa City without a car?

The best way to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 56m and costs AED 230 - AED 650.

How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riyadh to Khalifa City bus from?

Riyadh to Khalifa City bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Riyadh station.

Where does the Riyadh to Khalifa City bus arrive?

Riyadh to Khalifa City bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Muscat station.

Can I drive from Riyadh to Khalifa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh to Khalifa City is 877 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Riyadh to Khalifa City.

Where can I stay near Khalifa City?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Khalifa City.

Riyadh to Khalifa City - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh to Khalifa City by subway, plane, bus, train, or car

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Line 1 subway, line 4 subway, fly to Abu Dhabi, line 160 bus
best
1. Take the subway from King Fahad Library to Kafdsubway
2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway
3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane RUH - AUH
4. Take the bus from Khaleej Al Arabi St/Bus Interchange to Sas Al Nakhlbus
6h 4m
AED 320–722
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riyadh to Muscatbus
2. Take the bus from Ruwi to Mabelahbus 01 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mabelah Bus Stn to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stnbus 202
31h 24m
AED 193–476
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riyadh to Dammamtrain
2. Take the bus from Dammam to Muscatbus
3. Take the bus from Ruwi to Mabelahbus 01 / ...
4. Take the bus from Mabelah Bus Stn to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stnbus 202
30h 56m
AED 231–647
Drive 876.6 km
1. Drive from Riyadh to Khalifa Citycar 876.6 km
9h 54m
AED 357–515
Fly to Dubai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane RUH - DXB
2. Take the bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Zayed International Airport - Terminal Abus
9h 15m
AED 291–618

Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

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AED 265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 882 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Khalifa City, United Arab Emirates?

You can take a bus from Riyadh to Sas Al Nakhl via Muscat, Ruwi, Mabelah Bus Stn, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stn, and Al Wadha Terminal in around 31h 24m.

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