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How to get fromRiyadh to Western Asiaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Riyadh to Western Asia by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus bus
    2. Drive from Buraydah to Western Asiacar car
    7h 44m
    SAR 106–149

  2. Drive 446.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riyadh to Western Asiacar car 446.4 km
    4h 14m
    SAR 94–135

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane plane RUH - ELQ
    2. Drive from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Western Asiacar car
    4h 54m
    SAR 455–793

  4. Bus, drive via Gosi

    1. Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus bus
    2. Drive from Buraydah to Western Asiacar car
    7h 52m
    SAR 107–153

Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 438Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 487.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Western Asia, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Western Asia. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Transport Center, walk to Riyadh Central Bus, take the bus to Buraydah, then drive to Western Asia. Alternatively, you can drive from Riyadh to Western Asia in around 4h 14m.

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