Prime Highlights:
- One-way trip of UAE to Saudi Arabian city can be availed at Dh220 per ticket, which is highly economical.
- Run by SAPTCO, run by Belad Al Sham Passenger Transport from UAE capital cities like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah to Dammam and Riyadh.
Key Facts:
- One-way ticket: Dh220 to Dammam, Dh250 to Riyadh; return ticket: Dh325 to Dammam, Dh380 to Riyadh.
- Children under 2 years old are on free entry; 2-12 years old receive 30% off.
- Two twin morning flights: 2 PM Riyadh, 3 PM Dammam from Dubai.
Key Background
For tourists looking for a cost-effective and quick transportation option from Saudi Arabia to the UAE, morning and night SAPTCO buses can be employed. The Belad Al Sham Passenger Transport buses in Saudi Arabia operate routes connecting Riyadh and Dammam Saudi cities to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah UAE cities.
8 to 12 hours of travel time depending on the destination with extra travel time going through entry points of the country. Two daily trips at 2 PM arrival of the bus from Dammam and 3 PM departure of the bus from Riyadh. Guests are respectfully requested to report early from the pick-up location at popular places such as Bin Rasheed Building in Dubai, King Faisal Mosque of the past in Sharjah, and Al Nahhat Street in Al Shahamah, Abu Dhabi.
The rates are also relatively cheap: Dh220 one way and Dh325 return to Dammam, and Dh250 one way and Dh380 return to Riyadh. The 2 years and under babies travel free, and the 2 years up to 12 years babies travel for 30% lesser fare.
They can be booked in advance online with the help of SAPTCO or Belad Al Sham Passenger Transport ticket offices in Deira, Dubai, and Al Shahamah, Abu Dhabi. Office hours are 9 AM to 10 PM from Saturday to Thursday and 11 AM to 10 PM on Friday. Booking a day or two in advance would be suitable so that they can book a seat.
The extra baggage taken by the passengers consists of 50 kg and extra Dh3 for extra kg of baggage. Six-month valid passport, Emirates ID, UAE residence visa, and printed Saudi eVisa for GCC citizens have to be taken along. The passengers must also take a UAE visit visa, which should be valid for them to qualify for re-entry. It is good that every thing is alright because they will be screened before departing and even at the Saudi border as well. With the use of the bus, it is extremely economic and affordable means of transport in comparison to air transport, and the travelers have the opportunity of experience traveling through the Arabian Peninsula on a low budget.
