Buses to Riyadh
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Riyadh, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh to Al Kharj | Saudi Arabia | 86 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Riyadh to Az Zulfī | Saudi Arabia | 262 km (163 mi) | about 4 h 57 min |
| Riyadh to Al Hufūf | Saudi Arabia | 298 km (185 mi) | about 5 h 36 min |
| Riyadh to Al Mubarraz | Saudi Arabia | 300 km (186 mi) | about 5 h 38 min |
| Riyadh to Unaizah | Saudi Arabia | 315 km (196 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Riyadh to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 330 km (205 mi) | about 6 h 11 min |
| Riyadh to Al Jubayl | Saudi Arabia | 389 km (242 mi) | about 7 h 14 min |
| Riyadh to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 391 km (243 mi) | about 7 h 16 min |
| Riyadh to Khobar | Saudi Arabia | 392 km (244 mi) | about 7 h 17 min |
| Riyadh to Madīnat Ḩamad | Bahrain | 412 km (256 mi) | about 7 h 38 min |
| Riyadh to Ar Rifā‘ | Bahrain | 417 km (259 mi) | about 7 h 44 min |
| Riyadh to Hafar Al-Batin | Saudi Arabia | 423 km (263 mi) | about 7 h 50 min |
| Riyadh to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 849 km (527 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
| Riyadh to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 867 km (539 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Riyadh to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 777 km (482 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Riyadh to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 878 km (546 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| Riyadh to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 793 km (493 mi) | about 14 h 29 min |
| Riyadh to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 719 km (447 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
| Riyadh to Amman | Jordan | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 24 h 4 min |
| Riyadh to Sulţānah | Saudi Arabia | 722 km (448 mi) | about 13 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.