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How to get fromWestern Asia to Riyadhby car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Western Asia to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)car car
    2. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane ELQ - RUH
    3h 42m
    SAR 458–795

  2. Drive 455.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Western Asia to Riyadhcar car 455.2 km
    4h 1m
    SAR 96–138

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Western Asia to Buraydahcar car
    2. Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus bus
    7h 1m
    SAR 108–150

  4. Drive, bus via Gosi

    1. Drive from Western Asia to Buraydahcar car
    2. Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus bus
    7h 9m
    SAR 108–154

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Western Asia to Riyadh. However, you can drive to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) 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 take a vehicle from Western Asia to Al Muorabba via Buraydah, Riyadh Central Bus, and Transport Center in around 7h 1m.

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