There are 3 ways to get from Medina to Thuwal by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain Haramain High Speed
1h 42mSAR 281–495Drive 320.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Medina to Thuwalcar 320.3 km
3h 16mSAR 67–97Fly, train
- Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Jeddah (JED)plane MED - JED
- Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain
4h 35mSAR 433–681
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Jeddah (JED) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Medina to Thuwal is to drive which costs 65﷼ - 100﷼ and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Medina to Thuwal is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs 280﷼ - 500﷼.
No, there is no direct train from Medina to Thuwal. However, there are services departing from Madinah and arriving at King Abdullah Economic City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Medina and Thuwal is 299 km. The road distance is 320.3 km.
The best way to get from Medina to Thuwal without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs 280﷼ - 500﷼.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Medina to Thuwal, including transfers.
Medina to Thuwal train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), depart from Madinah station.
Medina to Thuwal train services, operated by Saudi Railways Company (SAR), arrive at King Abdullah Economic City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medina to Thuwal is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Medina to Thuwal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Thuwal.
What companies run services between Medina, Saudi Arabia and Thuwal, Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic City every 3 hours. Tickets cost SAR 65–224 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 230–1,200
- Website
- flynas.com
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 220–800
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- SAR 340–1,200
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 490–1,200
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 65–224
- Schedules at
- sar.hhr.sa
- Economy
- SAR 65–95
- Business
- SAR 110–170
Train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic City
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 27–40
- Schedules at
- sar.hhr.sa
- Economy
- SAR 27–40
- Business
- SAR 45–70
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