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How to get fromThuwal to Riyadh Airport (RUH)by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Thuwal to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane JED - RUH
    3h 46m
    SAR 448–656

  2. Drive 1,027.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thuwal to Riyadh Airport (RUH)car car 1,027.7 km
    10h 17m
    SAR 216–311

  3. Train, bus via Buraydah

    1. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Madinahtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Madinah to Buraydahbus bus
    3. Take the train from Al-Qassim to Riyadhtrain train
    14h 9m
    SAR 674–1,211

  4. Train to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Madinahtrain train
    2. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane MED - RUH
    4h 59m
    SAR 562–1,087

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Thuwal to King Abdulaziz Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Saptco Jeddah Stn to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus bus
    16h 9m
    SAR 652–879

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Makkahtrain train
    2. Take the train from Makkah to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Riyadh Bus Stnbus bus
    17h 40m
    SAR 356–669

Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar477Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 256Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Thuwal to Riyadh Airport (RUH).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 971.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Thuwal, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Thuwal to Riyadh Airport (RUH). However, you can take the taxi to King Abdullah Economic City, take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, then fly to Riyadh (RUH). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thuwal to Airport T3-4 via King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah, Al Areed Dist., Al Salam Gate, Madinah, Buraydah, Al-Qassim, Riyadh, and Pnu 1 in around 14h 9m.

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