Jeddah To Madinah (Vice Versa)

Jeddah to Madinah (and Madinah to Jeddah) Travel Guide

Your Complete Road & Rail Travel Handbook

Transport Options

1. Private Taxi/Car

• Distance: ~420 km via Route 60/Highway 15

• Travel Time: 4.5-5.5 hours

• Route: Jeddah → Highway 60 → Highway 15 → Madinah

• Best For: Families, groups with luggage

Ride-Hailing (Uber/Careem)

• Availability: Good in city centers

• Note: 25% more expensive than regular taxis

SAPTCO Public Bus

• Departure Points:

  • Jeddah: SAPTCO Main Station (Al-Balad)

  • Madinah: SAPTCO Station near Prophet’s Mosque

• Frequency: Every 2-3 hours (6AM-11PM)

• Travel Time: 5-6 hours (with rest stops)

Haramain High-Speed Train (BEST OPTION)

• Travel Time: Just 2 hours

• Stations:

  • Jeddah: King Abdulaziz Airport Station

  • Madinah: Haramain High-Speed Railway Station

• Frequency: 5-7 daily trips

Private Transfers

• Many hotels arrange transfers (confirm when booking)

Route Details

• Main Highways: Route 60 (Jeddah) connects to Highway 15 (Makkah-Madinah)

• Checkpoints: Security checks may occur (keep IDs ready)

• Rest Stops: Multiple petrol stations with food/prayer areas

Best Travel Times

• Recommended:

  • Early morning (5-7AM)

  • Late night (10PM-12AM)

• Avoid:

  • Friday prayer times

  • Hajj season (heavy traffic)

Essentials to Bring

• Valid ID/Iqama/Passport

• Prayer mat & Quran

• Water/snacks

• GPS/offline maps