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

The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Dubai is to line 1 subway and line 4 subway and fly and bus and subway which costs AED 290 - AED 1100 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Dubai is to line 1 subway and line 4 subway and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs AED 210 - AED 950.

How far is it from Riyadh to Dubai?

The distance between Riyadh and Dubai is 929 km. The road distance is 987.5 km.

How do I travel from Riyadh to Dubai without a car?

The best way to get from Riyadh to Dubai without a car is to train and bus and towncar which takes 25h 17m and costs AED 1400 - AED 1900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Riyadh to Dubai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Dubai?

Dubai is 1h ahead of Riyadh. It is currently 6:39 AM in Riyadh and 7:39 AM in Dubai.

Can I drive from Riyadh to Dubai?

Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh to Dubai is 987 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Riyadh to Dubai.

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 19888+ hotels available in Dubai.

Riyadh to Dubai - 7 ways to travel via train, line 1 subway, and line 4 subway

There are 7 ways to get from Riyadh to Dubai by subway, plane, train, bus, towncar, car, taxi, or shuttle

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

Line 1 subway, line 4 subway, fly to Dubai International Airport
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1. Take the subway from King Fahad Library to Kafd
2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4
3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)RUH - DXB
5h 38m
AED 211–921
Train, bus, towncar
1. Take the train from Riyadh to Dammam
2. Take the bus from Dammam to Muscat
3. Take a town car from Muscat International Airport to Dubai
25h 17m
AED 1,478–1,830
Drive 987.5 km
1. Drive from Riyadh to Dubai987.5 km
11h
AED 402–580
Fly to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)RUH - DWC
2. Take the taxi from Dubai-Al-Maktoum-Intl-Airport-DWC to Dubai
6h 16m
AED 406–1,323
Line 1 subway, line 4 subway, fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus, subway
1. Take the subway from King Fahad Library to Kafd
2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4
3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)RUH - SHJ
4. Take the bus from Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2 to Deira City Center Bus Station 2
5. Take the subway from City Centre Deira Metro Station 2 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2
7h 8m
AED 299–1,045
Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)RUH - AUH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall
7h 35m
AED 307–1,059
Bus, towncar
1. Take the bus from Riyadh to Muscat
2. Take a town car from Muscat International Airport to Dubai
25h 45m
AED 1,440–1,652

Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

204Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

AED 162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.7 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Dubai. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Dubai International Airport (DXB), walk to Airport Terminal Metro Station, then take the subway to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riyadh to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 via Dammam, Dammam, Muscat, Ruwi, Muscat International Airport, Muscat International Airport, Dubai, and Al Rigga Metro Station 2 in around 25h 17m.

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