Train from Rabat to Tangier
Overview
The train from Rabat to Tangier is the smart way to travel between the two cities: about 1 hour 20 minutes city centre to city centre, direct, with no change of train, no airport queues and no baggage weighing. Haqqi Tours offers Rabat to Tangier train tickets in every class on ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train - we verify availability and the cost for your dates, send the price through WhatsApp, and issue the e-ticket once you confirm. Read on for the cheapest train ticket tips, the timetable, the stations and how to book, or go straight to the form.
Highlights
- Train from Rabat to Tangier in about 1 hour 20 minutes - direct, no change
- Operated by ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train - 2nd class and 1st class
- Departs Rabat-Agdal station, arrives Tanger Ville
- About 14 a day - we find the departure that fits your day
- Cheapest train ticket from Rabat to Tangier: we verify every fare type for your travel date
- Seats, children's tickets, luggage and group bookings handled by our team
- Fill in the form - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with seats and the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers and tours at both ends of the Rabat to Tangier route
Full Description
Train from Rabat to Tangier at a glance
Everything travellers ask about the train from Rabat to Tangier in one place. ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train runs the route direct, with no change of train, with a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes over roughly 240 km, about 14 a day. Trains leave from Rabat-Agdal station and arrive at Tanger Ville. Haqqi Tours offers the ticket in the class you choose and confirms the exact departure, the seat and the cost by WhatsApp before you pay.
- Route: Rabat to Tangier (about 240 km)
- Operator: ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train
- Journey time: about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Connection: direct train
- Frequency: about 14 a day
- Departure station: Rabat-Agdal station
- Arrival station: Tanger Ville
- Classes: 2nd class and 1st class
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message
Al Boraq covers the run to Tangier in about an hour and twenty minutes, with a stop at Kenitra on the way.
Return train from Tangier to Rabat
Coming back? Say so on the form. A return train ticket from Tangier to Rabat booked with the outbound is frequently cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.
How much does the train from Rabat to Tangier cost?
Train ticket prices from Rabat to Tangier move like flight fares: the earlier you book and the quieter the departure, the less you pay. The class you choose, whether you want a refundable ticket, a seat reservation or a return, and whether children are travelling all change the total. Rather than quote a figure that will be out of date tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to travel and sends it to you in the WhatsApp chat before you decide.
What we do include in the price we send: the ticket itself in the class you chose, the seat reservation where the operator requires one, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the journey. There are no hidden extras added at the end.
Cheapest train ticket from Rabat to Tangier: how to pay less
Getting the lowest fare on the train from Rabat to Tangier is a matter of timing and flexibility. These are the levers Haqqi Tours pulls to find you a cheap train ticket:
- For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more passengers often unlock a lower rate
- Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
- Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are generally the cheapest
- Avoid the first and last trains of the day, which carry commuters and business travellers at higher fares
- Let us know if your dates are flexible - moving by a day, or by an hour, often halves the fare
- Ask about children's, youth and senior fares - most operators on this route discount them
We are happy to be asked "what is the cheapest way to get from Rabat to Tangier by train?" - it is a question we answer many times a day, and the answer for your dates comes back on WhatsApp.
How to book train tickets from Rabat to Tangier with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book train tickets from Rabat to Tangier is to let us do it. The short form on this page asks only for the essentials; everything else - seat preferences, a pushchair, a bicycle, a connection later that day - you tell us by WhatsApp when we message you to confirm the seats and the price. We provide the ticket in your name, explain how boarding works at Rabat-Agdal station and stay reachable during the journey.
- Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the available departures, the seats and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Tangier
If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We clarify the change and cancellation terms of the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable of the Rabat to Tangier train
About 14 a day - that is how often the train from Rabat to Tangier runs with ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train. The fastest services take about 1 hour 20 minutes; some departures are slightly slower where they make extra stops. The first trains of the morning suit a full day in Tangier; the late-afternoon departures are popular with passengers who want to sleep in their own bed and arrive in the evening.
If you are connecting to a flight or another train at Tangier, let us know: we build in a safe margin and choose a departure that leaves room for a delay.
Is there a direct train from Rabat to Tangier?
Direct - and that is the main reason travellers choose the train over flying between Rabat and Tangier. No connection, no second platform to find, and the journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes is exactly what the timetable says. Haqqi Tours books the direct service by default.
Departure: Rabat-Agdal station
The train from Rabat to Tangier leaves from Rabat-Agdal station, in Rabat - rabat is Morocco's capital, a calm Atlantic city with the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the royal mausoleum of Mohammed V. Plan to be at the station about 20 to 30 minutes before departure: enough to find the platform on the boards, pass any ticket gate or security check the station uses, and board without hurrying. Getting there: There is no train at Rabat-Salé Airport; a city bus and taxis run from the terminal, and the ONCF stations in the city are a taxi ride away. A private car is the simplest way to reach a hotel in the medina, Agdal or Hay Riad, especially with luggage, and onward travel to Casablanca, Fes or Tangier is easy by car.
- Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Rabat to the station on request
- Ask us which hall or level your train leaves from - big stations have more than one
- Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure
- Keep the e-ticket on your phone and the ID used for booking together - some operators check both
Arrival: Tanger Ville
You step off at Tanger Ville, right in the city - close to The medina and Kasbah and Marina and Corniche. A city bus and taxis run from the terminal to the centre, which suits a light bag and a hotel near the Grand Socco; the Al Boraq train from Tangier Ville reaches Rabat in about 1 hour 20 minutes and Casablanca in about 2 hours 10 minutes. A private car is easier for the medina, the Corniche, Cap Spartel, Tangier Med, Tetouan and Chefchaouen. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet you off the train and take you to the door of your hotel.
Many passengers continue from Tangier to somewhere else the next day. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
Classes and what it is like on board the Rabat to Tangier train
On board, the Rabat to Tangier train is relaxed: you can walk about, eat at your seat or in the café coach where there is one, and keep the bags in sight. Classes available are 2nd class and 1st class; families often prefer a table of four, solo travellers a window seat in the quiet coach. Tell us when you book and we choose the seats accordingly, where the operator allows seat selection.
- Bicycles, pushchairs and large luggage accepted within the railway's rules, which we explain
- Pets are allowed on many services with a small ticket - let us know if one is travelling
- Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks
- Toilets in every coach; a café or bar coach on most long-distance services
Children, luggage and groups on the Rabat to Tangier train
Haqqi Tours books family and group travel on this route all year round. Children's fares depend on age bands set by ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train, which we apply automatically; a pushchair folds into the luggage space; a table of four keeps everyone together. Larger groups - a school trip, a company, a wedding party - get seats reserved in a block and, where available, a group rate. There is no luggage allowance to worry about on the Rabat to Tangier train.
Things to do in Tangier after the train
Tangier is the white city at the meeting of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with the Kasbah, the medina and the Caves of Hercules. Start with the medina and Kasbah, the Grand Socco and Petit Socco and Cap Spartel, then the Caves of Hercules and the Kasbah Museum. A tip from our desk: Confirm which port your ferry uses, Tangier Ville or Tanger Med, since they are about 40 km apart, and ask your riad for the nearest medina gate.
If you want the day in Tangier organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat.
Best time to take the train from Rabat to Tangier
Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant; summer is warm with sea breezes and busy with ferry traffic in July and August; winter is cool, windy and rainy, and roads to the Rif can be slow in bad weather. For the train itself, spring and autumn bring the best mix of availability and fares; summer and holiday periods sell out earliest, so book the Rabat to Tangier train as soon as your dates are fixed. Winter services run normally, with occasional weather delays on mountainous or coastal stretches.
Train, plane or bus from Rabat to Tangier?
Train versus plane between Rabat and Tangier comes down to time and hassle: the train leaves from and arrives in the heart of the city, with no baggage limits and no queues; the plane may be quicker in the air but rarely door to door. Buses exist and are cheap, but for comfort and reliability the train is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first.
Why book your Rabat to Tangier train ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the train from Rabat to Tangier: live fares checked for your date, every class and fare type explained without jargon, seats reserved together, children's and group fares applied, the e-ticket delivered on WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the train is late or the plan changes. Send the form and let us take the train off your list.
On board
- No luggage weighing or fees - suitcases, pushchairs and skis within the rail company's rules
- Toilets in each coach and a café or bar coach on most services
- Tickets checked on board or at the gate; keep the e-ticket and your ID handy
- Wi-Fi on many trains between Rabat and Tangier; quiet coaches on request
- Reserved seat in 2nd class and 1st class - we choose the coach and seat where the railway allows
Before you travel
- Left-luggage, cafés and kiosks at both stations for early arrivals or late departures
- Haqqi Tours arranges private transfers between your hotel and both stations
- Be at the station 20-30 minutes before departure; doors close shortly before the timetabled time
- Arrival at Tanger Ville - taxis, metro and our drivers at the exit
Good to know
- Keep passports or ID with the e-ticket - some operators check both on board
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Mid-week, mid-day departures are normally the cheapest and quietest
- Book the Rabat to Tangier train early - the cheapest fares sell first
- Add a transfer at Tangier so a driver meets you off the train with the bags
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
When is the best time to book the Rabat to Tangier train?
The moment your dates are fixed - fares on this route open low and rise as seats sell, and holiday, weekend and summer departures fill first. Booking early is the single biggest saving.
How do I book train tickets from Rabat to Tangier?
Fill in the short form on this page with your date, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and the class. Haqqi Tours messages you through WhatsApp with the departures, seats and cost; you confirm, we book and send the e-ticket.
Can I choose my seat?
Where the railway allows seat selection we choose for you - a table for a family, a window in the quiet coach for a solo traveller, seats together for a group. Tell us your preference by WhatsApp.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange a transfer to and from the stations?
Yes - a private car from your hotel to Rabat-Agdal station and another from Tanger Ville to your hotel in Tangier, with room for everyone's luggage, can be added to the ticket confirmation.
What is the cheapest train ticket from Rabat to Tangier?
The cheapest fares are the early-booking tiers on quiet departures. We compare every departure on your dates and send the lowest first, with the alternatives beside it.
Can I book a return train ticket from Tangier to Rabat?
Of course. Tick "return" on the form and give the date you come back; a return fare and two singles are compared and the cheaper one booked. An open return date can be added later through the same chat.
Do I need to print the ticket?
No. The e-ticket on your phone - a PDF or a booking reference, depending on ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train - is enough on the Rabat to Tangier route. If a printed copy or the booking ID is ever required, we say so when we send it.
Can I bring a pet?
Small pets are accepted on many trains on this route with a pet ticket; larger dogs have their own rules. Tell us and we confirm what applies to your departure.
Which station does the train from Rabat to Tangier leave from?
The Rabat to Tangier train departs from Rabat-Agdal station. Platform numbers appear on the boards shortly before departure; we send the coach and seat with the ticket and can book a driver from your hotel to the station.
What is the difference between the classes?
Mostly comfort and quiet. The higher class gives wider seats, more legroom and fewer passengers, sometimes a drink or at-seat service; the standard class is perfectly comfortable for the 1 hour 20 minutes journey. We send the cost of each so you can compare.
Can I book the Rabat to Tangier train for a group?
Yes, absolutely. Give the number of travellers on the form; we reserve seats together and ask the rail company for a group fare where one exists, which often makes the train the cheapest way to move a group.
How long is the train from Rabat to Tangier?
Plan on about 1 hour 20 minutes from Rabat-Agdal station to Tanger Ville with no change of train. Slower stopping services exist on some days; we always show the time of each departure next to its cost.
Do children need a ticket on the Rabat to Tangier train?
Children have their own fare bands set by ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train: the youngest typically travel free, older children at a reduced fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply the right fares and seat them next to you.
Is it better to take the train or fly from Rabat to Tangier?
Almost always the train on this route: about 1 hour 20 minutes from one city centre to the other, no airport transfers, no security queue and no baggage fees. We provide flights as well and will tell you honestly if flying suits your dates better.
What if my train is delayed?
Delays are rare on this route but happen. If you have a transfer booked with us the driver tracks the train; if you have a connection we chose a safe margin; and our WhatsApp desk is available during the journey.