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How to get fromSalmiya to Riyadhby plane, subway, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Salmiya to Riyadh by plane, subway, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly, line 4 subway

    best
    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane KWI - RUH
    2. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway subway
    3h 5m
    SAR 571–1,256

  2. Drive  616.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salmiya to Riyadhcar car 616.5 km
    8h 23m
    SAR 130–187

  3. Drive, bus, taxi, train

    1. Drive from Salmiya to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    2. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    10h 3m
    SAR 272–462

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Salmiya to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    2. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus bus G7
    4. Take the bus from Dammam to Riyadhbus bus
    12h 19m
    SAR 242–289

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Salmiya, Kuwait and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Salmiya to Riyadh. However, you can take the taxi to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) airport, fly to Riyadh (RUH), walk to Airport T3-4, take the line 4 subway to Kafd, then take the line 1 subway to King Fahad Library. Alternatively, you can drive to Al Khafji Border, take the bus to Dammam Airport, take the taxi to Dammam, then take the train to Riyadh.

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