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

The cheapest way to get from Kuwait to Riyadh is to drive which costs 120﷼ - 180﷼ and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuwait to Riyadh is to fly and line 4 subway which takes 2h 51m and costs 460﷼ - 4700﷼.

How far is it from Kuwait to Riyadh?

The distance between Kuwait and Riyadh is 540 km. The road distance is 588.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Kuwait to Riyadh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kuwait to Riyadh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuwait to Riyadh is 588 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Kuwait to Riyadh.

Where can I stay near Riyadh?

There are 3014+ hotels available in Riyadh.

Kuwait to Riyadh - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, line 4 subway, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kuwait to Riyadh by plane, subway, car, bus, taxi, or train

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

Fly, line 4 subway
best
1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH)plane KWI - RUH
2. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway
2h 51m
SAR 464–4,694
Drive 588.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Riyadhcar 588.3 km
8h 7m
SAR 124–179
Drive, bus, taxi, train
1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Al Khafji Bordercar
2. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
3. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi
4. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
9h 51m
SAR 266–454
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Al Khafji Bordercar
2. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
3. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus G7
4. Take the bus from Dammam to Riyadhbus
12h 2m
SAR 236–281

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

57Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

SAR 316Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuwait to Riyadh.

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Distance: 539.8 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Kuwait and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Kuwait to Riyadh. However, you can take the taxi to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) 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 to Al Khafji Border, take the bus to Dammam Airport, take the taxi to Dammam, then take the train to Riyadh.

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