Makkah to Madinah Train STN (Vice Versa)

Haramain High-Speed Railway: Makkah ↔ Madinah Guide

“The Fastest & Most Comfortable Way to Travel Between the Holy Cities”

🚆 Key Facts

• Distance: ~450 km

• Travel Time: 2–2.5 hours (vs. 5+ hours by road)

• Operated by: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)

• Train Name: Haramain Express

Station Locations

Makkah Station (Makkah Haramain Railway Station)

• Address: Google Maps Link

• Distance from Haram: 4 km (10-min taxi ride to Masjid al-Haram)

• Facilities:

  • Prayer areas

  • Cafés & restrooms

  • Luggage storage

  • Taxi/Uber pickup zone

Madinah Station (Madinah Haramain Railway Station)

• Address: Google Maps Link

• Distance from Prophet’s Mosque: 15 km (20-min taxi ride)

• Facilities:

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Car rental desks

  • ATM & currency exchange

Tip: Book 3–7 days ahead (sells out fast in peak seasons).

Train Schedule (Sample)

Check real-time schedules on the official website.

Getting to/from Stations

Makkah Station:

• Taxi: ~SAR 20–30 from Haram (Uber/Careem available).

• Hotel Shuttles: Some hotels offer free transfers.

Madinah Station:

• Taxi: ~SAR 40–50 to Prophet’s Mosque.

• SAPTCO Bus: SAR 10 (to city center).

Important Notes

• No Ihram Required: Unlike road travel to Makkah.

• COVID Rules: Check if masks/vaccine proof are needed.

• Peak Seasons: Book weeks ahead for Ramadan/Hajj.

Need Help Booking?

Express Holidays offers:
✔ Train ticket assistance (English/Arabic/Urdu).
✔ Combined Umrah + Train packages.
✔ Private transfers to/from stations.

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