There are 5 ways to get from Rabat to Meknès by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amirtrain
2h 6mMAD 70–150Bus
- Take the bus from Rabat to Meknesbus
2h 30mMAD 95–140Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rabat to Meknes144.8 km
1h 40mMAD 140–210Drive 144 km
- Drive from Rabat to Meknèscar 144 km
1h 33mMAD 218–314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rabat to Meknèstaxi 144 km
1h 33mMAD 1,400–1,700
Rabat to Meknès by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rabat to Meknès is to train which costs MAD 70 - MAD 150 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rabat to Meknès is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs MAD 210 - MAD 320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rabat and arriving at Meknes. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rabat Ville and arriving at Meknes al amir. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Rabat and Meknès is 175 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Rabat to Meknès without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs MAD 70 - MAD 150.
The train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amir takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rabat to Meknès bus services, operated by CTM, depart from Rabat station.
Rabat to Meknès train services, operated by Moroccan Railways (ONCF), depart from Rabat Ville station.
The best way to get from Rabat to Meknès is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs MAD 70 - MAD 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs MAD 95 - MAD 140 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Rabat, Morocco and Meknès, Morocco?
Moroccan Railways (ONCF) operates a train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amir hourly. Tickets cost MAD 70–150 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, CTM operates a bus from Rabat to Meknes twice daily. Tickets cost MAD 95–140 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 2255
- [email protected]
- Website
- oncf-voyages.ma
Train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- MAD 70–150
- Schedules at
- oncf-voyages.ma
- Book at
- oncf-voyages.ma
- 2nd Class
- MAD 70–100
- 1st Class
- MAD 100–150
- Phone
- 0 800 0900 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- ctm.ma
Bus from Rabat to Meknes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- MAD 95–140
- Schedules at
- ctm.ma
Rideshare from Rabat to Meknes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- MAD 140–210
- Schedules at
- moroccocab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rabat to Meknès bus services, operated by CTM, arrive at Meknes station.
Rabat to Meknès train services, operated by Moroccan Railways (ONCF), arrive at Meknes al amir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rabat to Meknès is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Rabat to Meknès.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rabat and Meknès. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.