Moving Between Saudi Cities
Approximate Distances and Times on Popular Routes
| Route | Approximate distance | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh → Jeddah | About 950 km | Usually one day |
| Riyadh → Dammam | About 400 km | Half a day |
| Riyadh → Qassim | About 350 km | Half a day |
| Riyadh → Madinah | About 850 km | One day |
| Riyadh → Abha and Khamis Mushait | About 900 km | One day |
| Jeddah → Makkah | About 80 km | A few hours |
| Jeddah → Madinah | About 420 km | Half a day |
| Dammam → Al-Ahsa | About 150 km | A few hours |
For larger homes, add a loading day and an unloading day to the travel time. When you book, we tell you the loading date and the expected arrival date.
Packing for a Long Road
What is enough for a move across town is not enough for a nine-hour drive. We add an extra protective layer to upholstered and wooden pieces, stand glass and mirrors upright in reinforced cardboard frames, strap the load inside the closed box so nothing shifts, and label every box with the name of its room. The materials are explained on our furniture packing page.
Dedicated or Shared Truck?
| Dedicated truck | Shared truck | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A full house or villa | A single room or a limited load |
| Timing | Leaves on your day | Waits until the load is complete |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
Prices for Moving Between Cities
From Riyadh to Jeddah, for example, moving one or two rooms starts from SAR 1,660, a three-bedroom apartment from SAR 2,580 and a villa from SAR 5,980, with the final price set by the volume and services. For other routes, the price is set once we know the size and destination. Details are on our furniture moving prices page.
If Your New Home Is Not Ready Yet
Sometimes you have to hand back the old home before you receive the new one. In that case, we keep your furniture packed and numbered in temporary storage, then deliver it once the new home is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you move to every city in the Kingdom?
Yes, and we run regular routes from Riyadh, which you can find on our furniture moving cities page.
Do you assemble the furniture in the new city?
Yes. We unload it and assemble it in its rooms.
Is the truck closed?
Yes, always, for moves between cities.
Ready to ship?
Send your shipment details and get a quote with the price, transit time and the best mode for your destination.
Alkhair Shipping