Tourism

Roads Authority Announces Two Main Routes Connecting Riyadh to Al-Baha to Support Tourism

Saad Al-Qabousi - Jeddah

Date of publication: 24 July 2026 10:32 KSA

The Roads Authority announced the provision of two main routes connecting the city of Riyadh to the Al-Baha region via an advanced road network, in a step aimed at supporting the tourism sector and facilitating travel for passengers between the two regions.

The Authority explained that the Kingdom's road network has witnessed remarkable development, extending over more than 73,000 km, which enabled the Kingdom to rank first globally in the road network connectivity index, according to reports by the World Competitiveness Forum. The Authority pointed out that the Al-Baha region, located in the southwest of the Kingdom, has a modern road network extending over more than 1,777 km, which enhances its status as one of the most prominent mountain tourist destinations, and contributes to facilitating visitors' access to the dense forests, natural landmarks, and heritage villages for which the region is famous.

The Authority explained that travelers by land from Riyadh to Al-Baha have two main options: The first, faster route passes through Bisha and is about 877 km long, and the journey takes about 9 hours. The second route passes through Taif Governorate and is about 1,010 km long, and the journey takes about 10 hours. In the same context, the Al-Baha region is characterized by geographical and environmental diversity that combines the heights of the Sarawat Mountains and the plains of Tihamah, in addition to diverse terrain including green mountain peaks, deep valleys, and natural forests, making it a major tourist destination in the Kingdom.