There are 4 ways to get from Muscat to Riyadh by plane, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH)plane MCT - RUH
6h 9mSAR 354–1,739Drive 1,312.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Muscat to Riyadhcar 1,312.9 km
14h 10mSAR 275–398Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muscat to Dammambus
- Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
18h 51mSAR 331–710Bus
- Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadhbus
19h 14mSAR 291–540
Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muscat to Riyadh is to drive which costs 270﷼ - 400﷼ and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Muscat to Riyadh is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs 350﷼ - 1800﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Muscat to Riyadh. However, there are services departing from Muscat and arriving at Riyadh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
The distance between Muscat and Riyadh is 1234 km. The road distance is 1312.9 km.
The best way to get from Muscat to Riyadh without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 51m and costs 330﷼ - 750﷼.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Muscat to Riyadh, including transfers.
Muscat to Riyadh bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Muscat station.
The best way to get from Muscat to Riyadh is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs 350﷼ - 1800﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 290﷼ - 550﷼ and takes 19h 14m.
Muscat to Riyadh bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Riyadh station.
Riyadh is 1h behind Muscat. It is currently 1:15 AM in Muscat and 12:15 AM in Riyadh.
What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
Oman Air, SalamAir, and four other airlines fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Al Khanjry Travel & Transport operates a bus from Muscat to Riyadh once daily. Tickets cost SAR 130–350 and the journey takes 19h.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 420–1,000
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 430–1,000
- Website
- omanair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 420–1,000
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 370–1,500
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 450–1,000
- Website
- salamair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 320–1,200
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 400–1,100
- Phone
- 920000329
- customerservices@sar.com.sa
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Dammam to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 20–150
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 20–150
- Business
- SAR 35–260
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- support@alkhanjryonline.com
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 120–330
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 130–350
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Muscat to Riyadh is 1313 km. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Muscat to Riyadh.
There are 2438+ hotels available in Riyadh.