Alternative Ways to Reach the East RIDE THE TRAIN
Women, we can take it on our own. Gents, if you’re not up to focus on the road and would rather text, watch a movie or eat, just get on the train please. Currently, there are two types of trains to choose from: Modern and Standard.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• It’s a 4-5-hour trip from Riyadh to Dammam; Al Khobar is a 45-minute bus or car ride. • Taking the premium seat is worth it; you get free Internet access, lots of legroom and cabin space, a cozy chair and outlets for your gadgets.
TICKETS
Book online through saudirailways.org Call the booking hotline number: 9200008886 Go to the station at least three days before your trip, it’s at Al Malaz District, Ring Road, Exit No. 16, Omar ibn Al Khattab Road, Prince Abdulaziz ibn Abdullah ibn Turki Street.
44 DESTINATION RIYADH DECEMBER 2015
ROUTE
AL RIHAB
AL TALEEA AL QAFELA
RIYADH – ABQAIQ
SR 100 SR 115
SR 55 SR 65
SR 45 SR 55
RIYADH – DAMMAM
SR 130
SR 75
SR 60
RIYADH – HOFUF
*Return trip ticket prices are the same.
GET ON THE BUS
Ride VIP, you get free Internet, snacks on board and a toilet. The cost of a round trip ticket is anywhere between SR 100200. You may need to check with SAPTCO since their route, timing and prices tend to change. SAPTCO Tel. +966-11-2132318 Web: saptco.com.sa