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How to get fromMedina to Makkahby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madinah to Makkahtrain train Haramain High Speed
    2h 28m
    SAR 206–445

  2. Drive 438.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Medina to Makkahcar car 438.1 km
    4h 23m
    SAR 92–133

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Al Madinah Bus Station to Jeddah Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train Haramain High Speed
    7h 15m
    SAR 129–242

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane MED - TIF
    2. Take the taxi from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Makkahtaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    SAR 1,066–2,066

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Madinah to Makkah hourly. Tickets cost SAR 100–315 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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