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

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There are 5 ways to get from Basra to Riyadh by plane, car, car ferry, bus, taxi, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane BSR - RUH
8h 26m
SAR 973–3,852
Drive, car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry
3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar
4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
5. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus G7
6. Take the bus from SAPTCO Bus Stn to Al Ahsa Bus Stnbus
7. Take the train from Al Hufof to Riyadhtrain
25h 55m
SAR 512–1,008
Drive, car ferry, bus, taxi, train
1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
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
22h 38m
SAR 601–1,128
Drive, car ferry, bus
1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry
3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar
4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
5. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus G7
6. Take the bus from Dammam to Riyadhbus
24h 56m
SAR 571–955
Drive, car ferry, bus via Aziziyah Bus Stn
1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
2. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry
3. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar
4. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
5. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus G7
6. Take the bus from Dammam to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus
25h 41m
SAR 558–997

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

15Weekly Planes

9h 2mAverage Duration

SAR 896Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.8 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH) twice daily.

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

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Things to do in Riyadh

National Museum of Saudi Arabia(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Al Faisaliyah Center(Opens in a new window)

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Masmak fort(Opens in a new window)

The Masmak (Arabic: Qaṣr al-Maṣmak قصر المصمك) is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902.

Murabba Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Murabba Palace (Qasr al Murabba (the Square in Arabic)) is one of the historic buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by. It is one of the museums in the city.

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8.7Fabulous

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