How to get fromTehrān to Riyadhby bus, plane, train, car ferry, car, or taxi

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

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Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus
2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Riyadh (RUH)plane IKA - RUH
9h 50m
SAR 561–1,619
Drive 1,790.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tehrān to Riyadhcar 1,790.3 km
22h 42m
SAR 375–542
Train, car ferry, drive, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Tehran to Khorramshahrtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry
3. Drive from Crowne Plaza to Al Khafji Bordercar
4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
5. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi
6. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
23h 21m
Fly from Mehrabad International Airport
1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane THR - RUH
8h 24m
SAR 387–1,715

Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

12Weekly Planes

7h 46mAverage Duration

SAR 332Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,340.7 km
Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Tehrān, Iran and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Zagros Airlines, Flydubai, and four other airlines fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Riyadh (RUH) once daily.

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Riyadh(opens in a new window), Saudi Arabia(opens in a new window)

Riyadh, formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Riyadh

Al Hokair Land(Opens in a new window)

Al Hokair Land was an amusement park in al-Hamra neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2002, it was considered as one of the most popular recreational spots of the city. It was closed in April 2021.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Grand Plaza Hotel - Gulf Riyadh(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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