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How to get fromCairo to Riyadhby plane, subway, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Riyadh by plane, subway, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Cairo International Airport, line 4 subway, line 1 subway

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane CAI - RUH
    2. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Kafd to King Fahad Librarysubway subway
    7h
    SAR 298–1,216

  2. Drive  2,051.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Riyadhcar car 2,051.7 km
    22h 9m
    SAR 430–621

  3. Train to Alexandria, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane ALY - RUH
    10h 5m
    SAR 713–2,136

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,688.7 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Riyadh. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) 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 from Cairo to Riyadh in around 22h 9m.

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