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How to get fromRiyadh to Meccaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh to Mecca by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane RUH - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    6h
    SAR 436–749

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Makkahbus bus
    14h 24m
    SAR 173–234

  3. Drive 869.3 km

    1. Drive from Riyadh to Meccacar car 869.3 km
    8h 34m
    SAR 183–263

  4. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane RUH - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 17m
    SAR 471–734

  5. Bus via Ta'if

    1. Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Station to Taif Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    25h 26m
    SAR 208–374

Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar485Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 311Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 995.4 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

SAPTCO operates a bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Makkah every 4 hours. Tickets cost SAR 170–230 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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