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How to get fromSharm el Sheikh to Meccaby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Mecca by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane SSH - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 1m
    SAR 658–1,545

  2. Drive 1,394.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Meccacar car 1,394.7 km
    18h 16m
    SAR 292–422

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ḩaql to Tabuk Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Station to Jeddah Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train
    29h 31m
    SAR 697–2,200

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Neomcar car
    2. Take the bus from Neom to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ḩaql to Tabuk Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Station to Jeddah Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train
    31h 42m
    SAR 526–811

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Watania to Nuweibabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ḩaql to Tabuk Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tabuk to Makkahbus bus
    32h 16m
    SAR 654–2,080

Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 409Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 970 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Sharm el Sheikh to Mecca. However, you can take the taxi to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sharm el Sheikh to Makkah via Sharm El-Sheikh, Nuweiba, Nuweiba, Aqaba, Ḩaql, Tabuk Bus Station, Jeddah Train Station, and Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station in around 29h 31m.

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