Dammam to Riyadh Train Route: 2 Stops, 20.4 km Journey
Experience the Saudi Arabia Railways connection between Dammam and Riyadh Central Station. This 20.4 km business class train journey takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a modern transportation option across Saudi Arabia's developed rail network.
- Distance
- 20.4 km
- Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- End
- Riyadh Central Station
- Stops
- 2
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia — Major Gulf port city and capital of the Eastern Province, serving as the gateway to Saudi Arabia's oil-rich industrial heartland and modern urban development.
- Riyadh Central Station — Final destination; capital city of Saudi Arabia reached by business class train from Dammam.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Saudi Arabia Railways operates trains from Dammam to Riyadh. Journey takes approximately 4-5 hours with stops in two cities. Tickets can be booked from the Saudi Arabia Railways website.
- Save money
- Business class train tickets from Dammam to Riyadh cost $60 USD. Economy class is available at a cheaper price if you want to save more money.
- Transport
- Bus service available from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia taking 1.5 hours. A 25km bridge connects the island country to mainland Saudi Arabia.
- Where to stay
- Beach View Hotel in Dammam offers rooms with full kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, and sofa area for $100 USD per night.
- Where to stay
- Blue Rose Garden in Riyadh offers apartment-style accommodations with separate guest area, full kitchen, and multiple rooms for $80 USD per night.
- Food
- Train business class includes complimentary Saudi coffee and tea service during the journey. Coffee is served twice during the 4-hour trip. Additional sandwiches, salads, snacks available for purchase on the train.
- Tip
- Saudi currency exchange rate: 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. Bills range from 10 to 500 riyals. ATMs available at train stations.
- Transport
- Dammam train station has organized security and ticket control procedures. External taxi drivers are managed and kept at distance from station entrance. Uber or pre-ordered taxis recommended.
- Tip
- Riyadh Central Station has similar setup to Dammam with shops, rental car services, and organized taxi management system outside the terminal.
- Timing
- Train from Dammam departs on schedule and arrives on time to Riyadh. Service operates between Dammam and Riyadh only; bullet trains available in other locations within Saudi Arabia.
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