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

The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Thuwal is to drive which costs 210﷼ - 310﷼ and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Thuwal is to line 1 subway and line 4 subway and fly and train and taxi which takes 6h 23m and costs 400﷼ - 850﷼.

How far is it from Riyadh to Thuwal?

The distance between Riyadh and Thuwal is 1015 km. The road distance is 1003.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riyadh to Thuwal without a car is to bus and train via Jeddah which takes 15h 39m and costs 330﷼ - 550﷼.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Riyadh to Thuwal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Riyadh to Thuwal?

Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh to Thuwal is 1003 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Riyadh to Thuwal.

Where can I stay near Thuwal?

There are 52+ hotels available in Thuwal.

Riyadh to Thuwal - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 subway, and line 4 subway

There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh to Thuwal by subway, plane, train, taxi, bus, 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.

Line 1 subway, line 4 subway, fly to Jeddah, train, taxi
best
1. Take the subway from King Fahad Library to Kafdsubway
2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway
3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah (JED)plane RUH - JED
4. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain
5. Take the taxi from King Abdullah Economic City to Thuwaltaxi
6h 23m
SAR 406–819
Drive 1,003.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riyadh to Thuwalcar 1,003.4 km
9h 52m
SAR 210–304
Bus, train via Jeddah
1. Take the bus from Aziziyah Bus Stn to Saptco Jeddah Stnbus
2. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain Haramain High Speed
15h 39m
SAR 337–528
Line 4 subway, fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, line 300 bus, train, taxi
1. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway
2. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane RUH - MED
3. Take the bus from Prophet's Mosque to Haramain Express Trainbus
4. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain
5. Take the taxi from King Abdullah Economic City to Thuwaltaxi
7h 52m
SAR 451–1,109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Station to Jeddah Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain Haramain High Speed
16h 9m
SAR 363–564

Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah (JED) flights

500Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

SAR 203Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riyadh to Thuwal.

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Distance: 1,015.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Thuwal. 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 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 take a subway from Al Muorabba to Thuwal via Transport Center, Aziziyah Bus Stn, Saptco Bus Stn, Al-Andalus Mall, Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station, and King Abdullah Economic City in around 15h 39m.

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