| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +9h 19m | $1,143.00 | |
Flight | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Economy | 01:00 | 05:35 | $772.83 | |
Flight | Qatar Airways | Economy | 01:20 | 16:20 | $192.36 | |
Flight | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Economy | 02:30 | 14:25 | $291.30 | |
Flight | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Economy | 04:00 | 11:55 | $772.83 | |
Flight | Etihad Airways | Economy | 04:20 | 06:05 | $54.62 | |
Flight | Qatar Airways | Economy | 04:50 | 09:50 | $164.41 | |
Flight | Gulf Air | Economy | 05:50 | 11:50 | $1,713.49 | |
Flight | Gulf Air | Economy | 07:00 | 22:15 | $161.84 | |
Flight | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Economy | 08:00 | 14:25 | $280.21 | |
Flight | Kuwait Airways | Economy | 08:25 | 17:50 | $1,008.86 | |
Flight | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Economy | 09:00 | 17:55 | $772.83 | |
Flight | Flynas | Economy | 09:20 | 15:45 | $355.55 | |
Flight | Flynas | Economy | 10:05 | 11:55 | $335.48 | |
Flight | Flynas | Economy | 10:25 | 12:05 | $367.22 | |
Flight | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Economy | 10:45 | 12:35 | $187.10 | |
Flight | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Economy | 11:20 | 13:05 | $161.57 | |
Flight | Qatar Airways | Economy | 11:45 | 20:15 | $164.04 | |
Flight | Gulf Air | Economy | 12:05 | 17:35 | $226.20 | |
Flight | Kuwait Airways | Economy | 12:25 | 17:50 | $348.24 |
Travelling between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,517.18 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 66.70.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 25m to reach Abu Dhabi.
Travelling between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi can be as cheap as USD 66.70 if you opt for a Saptco bus and as expensive as USD 1,517.18 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.
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.
China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Etihad Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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.
Saptco
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $67 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 65 |
| Distance | 1346 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Etihad Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, Qatar Airways, Saptco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines |