What is the cheapest way to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar?

The cheapest way to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar is to drive which costs 290﷼ - 430﷼ and takes 14h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar?

The fastest way to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs 700﷼ - 1100﷼.

How far is it from Makkah to `Ar`ar?

The distance between Makkah and `Ar`ar is 1169 km. The road distance is 1402.5 km.

How do I travel from Makkah to `Ar`ar without a car?

The best way to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar without a car is to train and bus via Riyadh Bus Stn which takes 35h 1m and costs 550﷼ - 1100﷼.

How long does it take to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar, including transfers.

Can I drive from Makkah to `Ar`ar?

Yes, the driving distance between Makkah to `Ar`ar is 1403 km. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Makkah to `Ar`ar.

Where can I stay near `Ar`ar?

There are 22+ hotels available in `Ar`ar.

Makkah to `Ar`ar - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain
2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE)plane JED - RAE
4h 20m
SAR 708–1,060
Drive 1,402.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Makkah to `Ar`arcar 1,402.5 km
14h 10m
SAR 295–427
Train, bus via Riyadh Bus Stn
1. Take the train from Makkah to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Riyadh Bus Stnbus
3. Take the train from Riyadh to Dammamtrain
4. Take the bus from Dammam to Ararbus
35h 1m
SAR 559–1,070
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Makkah to Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Dammam Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Dammam to Ararbus
39h 6m
SAR 654–890

Jeddah (JED) to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) flights

31Weekly Planes

3h 59mAverage Duration

SAR 474Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Makkah to `Ar`ar.

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Distance: 1,169.3 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Makkah, Saudi Arabia and `Ar`ar, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Makkah to `Ar`ar. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE), then take the taxi to `Ar`ar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Makkah to `Ar`ar via Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station, Jeddah Train Stn, Riyadh Bus Stn, Riyadh, Dammam, Dammam, and Arar in around 35h 1m.

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