Dammam to Riyadh

Dammam to Riyadh

Dammam
Riyadh
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Dammam to Riyadh Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
SAR East Train
Economy Class
04:31
08:28
$46.00
  5.0
Train
SAR East Train
Business
04:31
08:28
$72.00
Bus
SAT
Standard
06:00
12:00
$29.04
Bus
SAT
Standard
10:30
16:30
$29.04
Train
SAR East Train
Economy Class
12:07
16:04
$46.00
  5.0
Train
SAR East Train
Business
12:07
16:04
$72.00
Bus
SAT
Standard
13:00
19:00
$29.04
Bus
SAT
Standard
15:00
21:00
$29.04
Bus
SAT
Standard
16:00
22:00
$29.04
Train
SAR East Train
Economy Class
16:30
20:27
$46.00
  5.0
Train
SAR East Train
Business
16:30
20:27
$72.00
Train
SAR East Train
Economy Class
19:23
23:20
$46.00
  5.0
Train
SAR East Train
Business
19:23
23:20
$72.00
Bus
SAT
Standard
23:00
05:00
$29.04

How to get from Dammam to Riyadh

Travelling between Dammam and Riyadh is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 194.30 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 29.40.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 8 hours to travel between Dammam and Riyadh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Dammam and Riyadh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 7h 30m to reach Riyadh.

How much does it cost to get from Dammam to Riyadh?

Travelling between Dammam and Riyadh can be as cheap as USD 29.40 if you opt for a SAR Train train and as expensive as USD 194.30 if you buy a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dammam and Riyadh ?

  • 85 from Dammam to Riyadh starting from 01:05 Dammam Airport until 23:25 Dammam Airport
  • 16 from Dammam to Riyadh starting from 04:31 Dammam until 20:35 Dammam

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dammam to Riyadh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Dammam to Riyadh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 53.78.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Dammam and Riyadh

Flyadeal, Flyadeal, Flyadeal, Flynas, Flynas, Flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Dammam to Riyadh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Dammam and Riyadh

Darb AlWatan, SAT, SAT Trans Bus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Dammam to Riyadh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 75% took a train
  • 23% opted for a bus
  • 2% decided to fly

Transportation from Dammam to Riyadh

Facts about the transport from Dammam to Riyadh

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure1:05 오전
Latest Departure11:25 오후
Departures per day101
Distance921 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDarb AlWatan, Flyadeal, Flyadeal, Flynas, Flynas, SAR East Train, SAR Train, SAT, SAT Trans Bus, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines