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06:00
MakkahStation
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Makkah Train Station, Saudi Arabia
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First train
06:00
Last train
23:20
Travel duration
2h 20m
Daily departures
21
Departure station
Makkah
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Madinah
Ticket price
from $50
Fastest trip
2h 15m
Longest trip
2h 25m
Destinations from Makkah
Haramain High Speed Railway destinations
Makkah station is focused on direct Haramain High Speed Railway services across western Saudi Arabia. Westbound and northbound trains link Makkah with Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City, and Madinah. Jeddah services are used for city travel and onward Red Sea coast connections, while the airport station serves passengers connecting with flights at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Madinah is the main long-distance destination from Makkah on this line. There are no regular international passenger trains from Makkah station, and the station is separate from other Saudi Arabia Railways long-distance networks.
Travel from Makkah to Madinah by Haramain train for Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Quba Mosque, and Mount Uhud.
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Makkah
Saudi Arabia
2h 20m
Madinah
Saudi Arabia
Travel from Makkah to Jeddah Airport by Haramain high-speed train and access Jeddah's Corniche and historic Al-Balad
Frequency
15 times per day
Popular Trains
Makkah
Saudi Arabia
54m
Jeddah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Travel from Makkah to Jeddah City by Haramain high-speed train and visit Jeddah Corniche, Al-Balad historic district, and the local museums
Frequency
31 times per day
Popular Trains
Makkah
Saudi Arabia
28m
Jeddah City
Saudi Arabia
Travel from Makkah to KAEC by Haramain high-speed train and visit King Abdullah Port, Bay La Sun marina and Royal Greens Golf Club
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Makkah
Saudi Arabia
1h 4m
KAEC
Saudi Arabia
Navigating Makkah
Makkah Haramain High Speed Railway station is a purpose-built high-speed rail terminal serving the holy city of Makkah. Passengers enter through the main station building, then follow signs to ticketing, waiting areas, and platform access. The station is used by reserved-seat Haramain High Speed Railway services, so keep your booking confirmation and identification ready for ticket checks. Lifts and escalators are provided for access between the concourse and train level, with staff assistance available where needed. During Hajj, Umrah, and prayer-time peaks, allow extra time inside Makkah station for queues, group movement, and platform announcements.
Shopping
Makkah station provides passenger retail options suited to rail travel, such as basic travel items and refreshments where available. It is not a shopping centre, so buy specialist items before arriving at the station. During peak pilgrimage seasons, queues at station retail points may be longer.
Dining services
Food and drink options at Makkah station are limited to station passenger needs, with cafes or snack outlets where available. If you need a full meal before departure, plan around your hotel area or nearby city services before heading to the Haramain High Speed Railway terminal.
Getting around the station
Makkah station has a main passenger concourse with signs in Arabic and English for tickets, waiting areas, exits, and platforms. Haramain High Speed Railway trains use controlled platform access, so check the display boards before going down to the platform level. Keep luggage with you and listen for boarding announcements.
Taxi services
Taxis and ride-hailing pick-up points operate outside Makkah station. Traffic in Makkah can be heavy during Umrah and Hajj periods, so allow extra time for trips between the station and hotels or mosque-area districts. Taxi fares depend on traffic, demand, and local rates.
Trains Operating from Makkah
Makkah is served by Haramain High Speed Railway services operated under Saudi Arabia Railways. These are reserved-seat high-speed trains linking Makkah with Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City, and Madinah. Services generally offer different seating classes, including business and economy, depending on the train and fare. Makkah station is not part of the SAR North-South network, so routes from this station are focused on the western high-speed corridor.
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