What is the cheapest way to get from Jiddah to Riyadh?

The cheapest way to get from Jiddah to Riyadh is to bus and shuttle and fly and line 4 subway which costs 330﷼ - 1100﷼ and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jiddah to Riyadh?

The fastest way to get from Jiddah to Riyadh is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs 800﷼ - 1500﷼.

How far is it from Jiddah to Riyadh?

The distance between Jiddah and Riyadh is 1049 km. The road distance is 1146.7 km.

How long does it take to get from Jiddah to Riyadh?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Jiddah to Riyadh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Jiddah and Riyadh?

Riyadh is 1h behind Jiddah. It is currently 11:17 AM in Jiddah and 10:17 AM in Riyadh.

Can I drive from Jiddah to Riyadh?

Yes, the driving distance between Jiddah to Riyadh is 1147 km. It takes approximately 12h 44m to drive from Jiddah to Riyadh.

Where can I stay near Riyadh?

There are 2934+ hotels available in Riyadh.

Jiddah to Riyadh - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Jiddah to Riyadh by taxi, plane, car, bus, towncar, train, subway, shuttle, or car ferry

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

Taxi to Khasab Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Jiddah to Khasab Airport (KHS)
2. Fly from Khasab Airport (KHS) to Riyadh (RUH)KHS - RUH
8h 20m
SAR 833–1,448
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Khasab to Līmā’
2. Take the car ferry from Līmā’ to Dibba
3. Take the car ferry from Dibba to Shināş Ferry Wharf
4. Take the car ferry from Shināş Ferry Wharf to Khasab
5. Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadh
33h 12m
SAR 240–747
Drive, bus, towncar, train
1. Drive from Jiddah to Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
2. Take the bus from Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa to Airport Terminal 3
3. Take a town car from Dubai to Muscat International Airport
4. Take the bus from Muscat to Dammam
5. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadh
27h 59m
SAR 1,555–1,927
Drive 1,146.7 km
1. Drive from Jiddah to Riyadh1,146.7 km
12h 44m
SAR 477–688
Bus, bus to Dubai International Airport, fly, line 4 subway
1. Take the bus from Shaam to Al Nakheel
2. Take the bus from Hilton Garden Inn to Airport Terminal 3
3. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH)DXB - RUH
4. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafd
8h 37m
SAR 250–968
Bus, shuttle to Sharjah International Airport, fly, line 4 subway
1. Take the bus from Shaam to Al Nakheel
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ras Al Khaimah to Sharjah Int'l Airport
3. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH)SHJ - RUH
4. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafd
9h 16m
SAR 330–1,077
Bus, towncar
1. Take the bus from Hilton Garden Inn to Airport Terminal 1, External
2. Take a town car from Dubai to Muscat International Airport
3. Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadh
29h 35m
SAR 1,520–1,763
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hilton Garden Inn to Airport Terminal 1, External
2. Take the bus from Dubai to Muscat
3. Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadh
32h 19m
SAR 289–533

Khasab Airport (KHS) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

12Weekly Planes

9h 57mAverage Duration

SAR 298Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Jiddah to Riyadh.

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Distance: 1,048.6 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Jiddah, Oman and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

You can take a vehicle from Jiddah to Riyadh via Shaam, Al Nakheel, Hilton Garden Inn, Airport Terminal 1, External, Dubai, and Muscat in around 32h 19m.

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