4h 32m, Direct
15:45
HailStation
20:17
RiyadhRiyadh North
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First train
02:57
Last train
15:45
Travel duration
4h 35m
Daily departures
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Departure station
Hail
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Riyadh
Ticket price
from $50
Fastest trip
4h 32m
Longest trip
5h 3m
Trains to Hail
Inbound trains to Hail arrive at Hail Station on the SAR North Train corridor. Trains from Riyadh reach Hail in around 5h30m to 6h, depending on the scheduled stops. Services from Al Majmaah arrive in roughly 4h to 4h30m, while trains from Qassim usually take about 2h to 2h30m. From the north, trains from Al Jouf arrive in around 3h, and services from Qurayyat reach Hail in about 5h to 5h30m. All passenger rail arrivals in the city use Hail Station.
Visiting Hail
Hail is a key passenger stop on Saudi Arabia's SAR North Train corridor, positioned between Qassim to the southeast and Al Jouf to the northwest. The city has one main passenger train station, Hail Station, served by Saudi Arabia Railways on the national north-south passenger route.
Trains from Hail include intercity SAR services linking the city with Riyadh and the northern part of the kingdom. Hail Station handles reserved-seat intercity trains rather than high-speed rail, and the station acts as the main rail point for passengers traveling between Hail Region and the SAR network.
Rail routes from Hail run southeast toward Qassim, Majmaah, and Riyadh, and northwest toward Al Jouf and Qurayyat near the Jordanian border. Key destinations connected by rail include Riyadh, Buraydah, Al Majmaah, Sakakah, and Qurayyat. Book trains from and to Hail online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Hail
From Hail Station, SAR North Train services run southeast through Qassim and Al Majmaah toward Riyadh. This is the main rail direction for passengers continuing to the Saudi capital and central parts of the country. Saudi Arabia Railways operates these intercity services with reserved seating.
Northwestbound trains from Hail continue toward Al Jouf and Qurayyat, connecting Hail Region with the northern end of the passenger rail line. These routes are part of the same SAR North Train corridor, so passengers should check the exact departure pattern when booking train tickets from Hail.
Hail
Hail - A regional city in north-central Saudi Arabia known for its archaeological sites, rock art and agricultural plains. Hail Station serves as the local rail hub for connections south toward Riyadh.
Hail
Station
4h 35m
Train Operators Serving Hail
Saudi Arabia Railways is the passenger rail operator serving Hail. SAR operates the North Train intercity services from Hail Station, linking the city with Riyadh, Qassim, Al Jouf, and Qurayyat on reserved-seat trains. No separate high-speed, sleeper, or airport rail operator serves Hail at present. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for SAR services with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Hail
SAR North Train services from Hail
Intercity services: SAR North Train departures from Hail Station link the city with Riyadh, Qassim, Al Majmaah, Al Jouf, and Qurayyat. Regional long-distance services: the same corridor provides rail access between Hail Region and intermediate stations across northern and central Saudi Arabia. Cross-border services: Hail has no scheduled international passenger train service. Airport services: Hail has no dedicated airport rail link, so airport transfers are handled separately by road.
Travel from Hail to Riyadh by intercity train and visit Riyadh’s Masmak Fortress, National Museum and Kingdom Centre Tower
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Hail
Saudi Arabia
4h 35m
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Travel from Hail to Qassim by regional intercity train and visit Qassim's traditional markets and the date farms around Buraidah
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Hail
Saudi Arabia
1h 52m
Qassim
Saudi Arabia
Travel from Hail to Qurayyat by intercity train and visit Hail's Qishlah Palace and Jubbah rock art, then explore Qurayyat near the Jordan border and its local markets
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Hail
Saudi Arabia
5h 24m
Qurayyat
Saudi Arabia
Travel from Hail to Jauf by intercity train and visit Marid Castle in Dumat al-Jandal and the Al-Jawf archaeological sites
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Hail
Saudi Arabia
2h 20m
Jauf
Saudi Arabia
Travel from Hail to Majmaah by intercity train. See the Jubbah rock art near Hail and visit Majmaah Old Town and its historic fort.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Hail
Saudi Arabia
3h 8m
Majmaah
Saudi Arabia
Hail Major Train Stations
Hail has one main passenger rail station. Hail Station serves SAR North Train intercity services on the corridor linking Riyadh with Qassim, Hail, Al Jouf, and Qurayyat. The station is used for reserved-seat long-distance trains rather than suburban rail, and it is the main rail access point for passengers in Hail Region. Southeastbound services connect Hail with central Saudi Arabia, while northwestbound services continue toward the northern end of the SAR passenger line. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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Saudi Arabia Railways
Saudi Arabia Railways operates passenger trains in Saudi Arabia.