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How to get fromMakkah to Medinaby train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Makkah to Medina by train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Madinahtrain train Haramain High Speed
    2h 35m
    SAR 219–455

  2. Drive 439.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Makkah to Medinacar car 439.4 km
    4h 20m
    SAR 92–133

  3. Train to Jeddah, fly

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane plane JED - MED
    3h 46m
    SAR 372–1,064

  4. Taxi to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Makkah to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane plane TIF - MED
    6h 5m
    SAR 1,094–2,040

Jeddah (JED) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
TicketSAR 290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 461.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Makkah to Madinah hourly. Tickets cost SAR 100–315 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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