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There are 5 ways to get from Kuwait to Mecca by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane KWI - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 21m
    SAR 447–1,015

  2. Drive  1,463.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Meccacar car 1,463.1 km
    16h 7m
    SAR 307–443

  3. Drive, bus, taxi, train

    1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    2. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus bus
    6. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train
    25h 18m
    SAR 462–902

  4. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane KWI - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    5h 37m
    SAR 612–1,050

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Al Aḩmadī to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    2. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus bus G7
    4. Take the bus from Dammam Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus bus
    5. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train
    30h 14m
    SAR 520–681

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,327.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Kuwait and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Kuwait to Mecca. However, you can take the taxi to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive to Al Khafji Border, take the bus to Dammam Airport, take the taxi to Dammam, take the train to Riyadh, walk to Riyadh Railway Stn, take the line 3 subway to Qasr Al Hokm, take the line 1 subway to Transport Center, walk to Riyadh Bus Stn, take the bus to Jeddah Train Stn, walk to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station, then take the train to Makkah.

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