Riyadh to Dammam by train
Dammam lies 391 km (243 mi) north-east of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 37 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 477 km (296 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riyadh | Dammam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Riyadh North railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Riyadh to Dammam
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Staying in Dammam
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Dammam. Of the 47 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (25). Across 41 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 64,196 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dammam from Riyadh?
391 km (243 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Riyadh; by road roughly 477 km (296 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Dammam by train?
About 5 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Dammam?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dammam?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Dammam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.