Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Thuwalby bus, plane, train or car

Find Transport to Thuwal

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Thuwal by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Jeddah, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED)planeIST - JED
    3. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain
    9h 2m
    SAR 632–1,180

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Jeddah, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jeddah (JED)planeSAW - JED
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain
    8h 48m
    SAR 571–1,157

  3. Drive 2,999.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Thuwalcar2,999.5 km
    33h 18m
    SAR 1,317–1,902

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)planeIST - MED
    3. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain
    10h 30m
    SAR 777–1,720

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)planeSAW - MED
    2. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain
    10h 17m
    SAR 576–1,497

Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 384Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Thuwal, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Thuwal. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to Jeddah Airport, take the train to King Abdullah Economic City, then take the taxi to Thuwal. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Thuwal in around 33h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Getting to Milan from the airport, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Istanbul

Trips to Thuwal

Popular routes