What is the cheapest way to get from Jiddah to Makkah?

The cheapest way to get from Jiddah to Makkah is to drive which costs 18﷼ - 26﷼ and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jiddah to Makkah?

The fastest way to get from Jiddah to Makkah is to taxi and train which takes 47 min and costs 120﷼ - 190﷼.

Is there a direct bus between Jiddah and Makkah?

No, there is no direct bus from Jiddah to Makkah station. However, there are services departing from King Abdulaziz Airport and arriving at Jarwal Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Jiddah and Makkah?

No, there is no direct train from Jiddah to Makkah. However, there are services departing from Jeddah Airport and arriving at Makkah via King Abdullah Economic City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Jiddah to Makkah?

The distance between Jiddah and Makkah is 95 km. The road distance is 85.7 km.

How do I travel from Jiddah to Makkah without a car?

The best way to get from Jiddah to Makkah without a car is to taxi and train which takes 47 min and costs 120﷼ - 190﷼.

How long does it take to get from Jiddah to Makkah?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Jiddah to Makkah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jiddah to Makkah bus from?

Jiddah to Makkah bus services, operated by Northwest Bus, depart from King Abdulaziz Airport station.

Where do I catch the Jiddah to Makkah train from?

Jiddah to Makkah train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Jeddah Airport station.

Train or bus from Jiddah to Makkah?

The best way to get from Jiddah to Makkah is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs 75﷼ - 110﷼. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 70﷼ - 110﷼ and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Jiddah to Makkah bus arrive?

Jiddah to Makkah bus services, operated by Northwest Bus, arrive at Jarwal Bus Station.

Where does the Jiddah to Makkah train arrive?

Jiddah to Makkah train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at King Abdullah Economic City station.

Can I drive from Jiddah to Makkah?

Yes, the driving distance between Jiddah to Makkah is 86 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Jiddah to Makkah.

Where can I stay near Makkah?

There are 630+ hotels available in Makkah.

Jiddah to Makkah - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jiddah to Makkah by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Jiddah to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain Haramain High Speed
47 min
SAR 121–185
Drive 85.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Jiddah to Makkahcar 85.7 km
54 min
SAR 18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus
1h 33m
SAR 78–103
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jiddah to Makkahtaxi 85.7 km
54 min
SAR 440–550
Train
1. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain Haramain High Speed
2. Take the train from King Abdullah Economic City to Makkahtrain Haramain High Speed
2h 48m
SAR 73–103

Jiddah to Makkah by train

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Distance: 94.8 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Jiddah, Saudi Arabia and Makkah, Saudi Arabia?

Northwest Bus operates a bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost SAR 40–60 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah via King Abdullah Economic City in around 2h 48m.

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