Riyadh to Tabuk by train
Tabuk lies 1,090 km (677 mi) north-west of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 1,330 km (827 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riyadh | Tabuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.2 million | 667,000 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 768 m (2,520 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Riyadh North railway station | Tabuk Station |
Where to book trains from Riyadh to Tabuk
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Staying in Tabuk
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Tabuk. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14), and 1 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 23,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tabuk from Riyadh?
1,090 km (677 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,330 km (827 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Tabuk by train?
About 15 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Tabuk?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tabuk?
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Tabuk, 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.