Train from Makkah to Madinah
Overview
Looking for a train from Makkah to Madinah? Haqqi Tours provides Makkah to Madinah train tickets with the seats, the class and the departure you want, confirmed in writing by WhatsApp. The journey takes around 2 hours 20 minutes, operated by Haramain High Speed Railway, and the trains run direct, with no change of train, several a day, more in Ramadan and Hajj. This guide covers the cost of the train from Makkah to Madinah, the cheapest way to get a ticket, how to book with us, the departure station at Makkah, the arrival at Madinah and what the trip is like.
Highlights
- Train from Makkah to Madinah in about 2 hours 20 minutes - direct, no change
- Operated by Haramain High Speed Railway - economy and business
- Departs Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah), arrives Madinah Haramain Station
- Several a day, more in Ramadan and Hajj - we find the departure that fits your day
- Cheapest train ticket from Makkah to Madinah: we verify every fare type for the date you travel
- Seats, children's tickets, luggage and group bookings handled by our staff
- Fill out the form - we message you on WhatsApp with seats and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers and tours at both ends of the Makkah to Madinah route
Full Description
Train from Makkah to Madinah at a glance
Here is what the train from Makkah to Madinah looks like with Haramain High Speed Railway: direct, with no change of train, about 2 hours 20 minutes from platform to platform, several a day, more in Ramadan and Hajj, roughly 450 km. You board at Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah) and step off at Madinah Haramain Station. Haqqi Tours checks the seats for the date you travel and tells you the cost before anything is booked.
- Route: Makkah to Madinah (about 450 km)
- Operator: Haramain High Speed Railway
- Journey time: about 2 hours 20 minutes
- Connection: direct train
- Frequency: several a day, more in Ramadan and Hajj
- Departure station: Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah)
- Arrival station: Madinah Haramain Station
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message
The Haramain train links the two holy cities at 300 km/h via Jeddah and King Abdulaziz airport; Makkah station is a short drive from the Haram and Madinah station a short drive from the Prophet's Mosque. Seats sell out fast around Ramadan, Hajj and school holidays.
Return train from Madinah to Makkah
The Madinah to Makkah train is the same service in reverse, about 2 hours 20 minutes, direct. Haqqi Tours offers the return ticket in the same conversation; if you are not yet sure of the return date, we book the outbound now and the return when you know, with no penalty for deciding later.
How much does the train from Makkah to Madinah cost?
Train ticket prices from Makkah to Madinah 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 by WhatsApp 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 railway requires one, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the electronic ticket and answering questions before and during the journey. There are no hidden extras added at the end.
Cheapest train ticket from Makkah to Madinah: how to pay less
The cheapest train ticket from Makkah to Madinah is almost always the one booked earliest for an off-peak departure. Our booking desk applies the same rules on every booking:
- Book both directions together - a return or two singles, whichever comes out cheaper on your dates
- Choose a fixed-departure ticket if your plans are certain; flexible tickets cost more
- 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 normally the cheapest
- Avoid the first and last trains of the day, which carry commuters and business travellers at higher fares
Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest train from Makkah to Madinah that day, and how much you would save by moving to the next one.
How to book train tickets from Makkah to Madinah with Haqqi Tours
Booking a train from Makkah to Madinah with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your travel date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are travelling and the class you prefer. Our team then messages you on WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the departures available on that day, the seats and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat, ready to show on your phone or print.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat 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 e-ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Madinah
If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We spell out the change and cancellation terms of the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable of the Makkah to Madinah train
Departures on the Makkah to Madinah line are spread across the day (several a day, more in Ramadan and Hajj), all operated by Haramain High Speed Railway. Allow about 2 hours 20 minutes on board, and remember that as a direct train there is no connection to miss. Let us know on the form whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the exact times for your travel date.
Our advice for the timetable: choose the departure that fits your day in Madinah, not the cheapest one blindly - though we tell you both. A train that arrives at Madinah Haramain Station in the early afternoon gives you the evening in Madinah; a late one lands you after dinner.
Is there a direct train from Makkah to Madinah?
Direct - and that is the main reason passengers choose the train over flying between Makkah and Madinah. No connection, no second platform to find, and the journey time of about 2 hours 20 minutes is exactly what the timetable says. Haqqi Tours books the direct service by default.
Departure: Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah)
Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah) is where the Makkah to Madinah train begins. We send the platform and coach details with the ticket when the operator publishes them, and a short note on how boarding works there - whether tickets are scanned at a gate, checked on board, or both. Arrive with a small margin; on this route the doors close a minute or two before the timetabled departure.
- Keep the electronic ticket on your phone and the ID used for booking together - some operators check both
- Luggage travels with you: racks at the coach ends and above the seats, no weighing, no fees
- Cafés, kiosks and left-luggage are available at Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah) for early arrivals
- Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from your hotel in Makkah to the station on request
Arrival: Madinah Haramain Station
You step off at Madinah Haramain Station, right in the city - close to the Central Area around Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and Quba to the south. Buses run from the airport to points near the Central Area, but with luggage and the walk to the hotel most pilgrims book a car to the hotel door, and many continue by Haramain train or by road to Makkah afterwards. 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 accommodation.
Many travellers continue from Madinah 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 Makkah to Madinah train
What is the train from Makkah to Madinah like inside? Modern coaches with reserved seats, tables for two or four, racks for suitcases, sockets and usually Wi-Fi of varying quality. In economy and business the differences are space and quiet more than anything else. Over about 2 hours 20 minutes the extra comfort of the higher class is worth it for some passengers and not for others; we tell you the cost of both and let you choose.
- Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks
- Toilets in every coach; a café or bar coach on most long-distance services
- Wi-Fi on many trains on this route - useful for work, not reliable for streaming
- Quiet coaches and family areas on selected services - let us know when booking
Children, luggage and groups on the Makkah to Madinah train
Travelling with children on the train from Makkah to Madinah is easy: young children are often free or heavily discounted, seats can be booked together, and there is room to move about. Tell us the ages on the form and we apply the right fares. Luggage is not weighed or charged on this route; you bring what you can lift onto the rack. For groups, we book seats in the same coach and ask about group fares, which typically make the Makkah to Madinah train the cheapest way to move several people between the two cities.
Things to do in Madinah after the train
The reasons travellers take the train to Madinah are the date market and farms, Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud and the martyrs' cemetery and Masjid al-Qiblatayn. Madinah is the second holiest city of Islam, home of the Prophet's Mosque, with Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) about 15 km north-east of the mosque and the Haramain high-speed rail linking the city with Makkah and Jeddah. Eat kunafa and basbousa, Madinah's Ajwa dates and foul and tamees for breakfast while you are there.
We offer tours and transfers in Madinah as well as the train ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Best time to take the train from Makkah to Madinah
The city is busiest during Ramadan and the Hajj season, when roads around the Central Area are managed; summers are very hot, and winter days are mild. 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 Makkah to Madinah 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 Makkah to Madinah?
Weighing a flight against the train from Makkah to Madinah? Add the time to the airport, check-in, security and the trip in from the arrival airport, and the train is generally as fast door to door and far less tiring - about 2 hours 20 minutes on board. The bus is the budget option, worth it for some passengers, slower for all. We book whichever suits you; on this route the train is our first recommendation.
Why book your Makkah to Madinah train ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the train from Makkah to Madinah: 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 through 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
- Wi-Fi on many trains between Makkah and Madinah; quiet coaches on request
- Reserved seat in economy and business - we choose the coach and seat where the rail company allows
- Children's fares by age band, seats next to the adults
- Power sockets and folding tables at most seats; luggage racks in every coach
- No luggage weighing or fees - suitcases, pushchairs and skis within the operator's rules
Before you travel
- Left-luggage, cafés and kiosks at both stations for early arrivals or late departures
- Lifts and ramps at both stations; let us know if a passenger needs assistance and we arrange it
- Departure from Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah) - platform shown on the boards before departure
- Arrival at Madinah Haramain Station - taxis, metro and our drivers at the exit
Good to know
- Book the return with the outbound to compare a return fare with two singles
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Add a transfer at Madinah so a driver meets you off the train with the bags
- Arrive at Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah) with 20-30 minutes to spare
- Mid-week, mid-day departures are usually the cheapest and quietest
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Do I need to print the ticket?
No. The electronic ticket on your phone - a PDF or a booking reference, depending on Haramain High Speed Railway - is enough on the Makkah to Madinah route. If a printed copy or the booking ID is ever required, we say so when we send it.
Can I change or cancel my train ticket?
That depends on the fare you chose: flexible tickets can be changed or refunded, the cheapest promotional fares normally cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any later change for you in the same chat.
What happens if I miss the train?
It depends on the fare: fixed-departure tickets are valid only for that train, flexible ones can be used on the next. We clarify the rules of your ticket before you pay and help through WhatsApp if something goes wrong on the day.
What is the difference between the classes?
economy and business differ mainly in space and quiet: wider seats, more legroom and fewer passengers in the higher class, sometimes with a drink or at-seat service. We send the cost of both so you can decide.
Can I choose my seat?
Where the rail company 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. Let us know your preference on WhatsApp.
Is there a luggage limit on the train?
No weighing and no fees on this route: you bring what you can carry and lift onto the racks. Pushchairs, skis and bicycles are accepted within the operator's rules, which we clarify if they apply to you.
Do children need a ticket on the Makkah to Madinah train?
Children travel on their own fare band under Haramain High Speed Railway's rules - free for the youngest on most services, discounted for older children. Put the ages on the form and we seat them beside you at the right fare.
Can I book a return train ticket from Madinah to Makkah?
Yes, absolutely. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; we compare a return fare with two singles and book the cheaper one. If the return date is not fixed yet, we book it later with no penalty.
How often does the train from Makkah to Madinah run?
The service runs several a day, more in Ramadan and Hajj. Tell us whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the departures for your dates with the cost of each.
Where does the train arrive in Madinah?
The train pulls into Madinah Haramain Station. From there taxis and local transport are steps away, and a Haqqi Tours driver can be waiting at the platform exit with your name if you add a transfer.
Which station does the train from Makkah to Madinah leave from?
From Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah). We send the platform and coach details with the ticket when the operator publishes them, and can provide a transfer from your hotel to the station.
How do I book train tickets from Makkah to Madinah?
Send the form above - travel date, one-way or return, passengers and class. Our booking desk replies in the WhatsApp chat with the departures for that day, the seats we can hold and the cost; once you confirm, the e-ticket comes back in the same chat.
Is there a direct train from Makkah to Madinah?
There is, and it is the service we book first: Haramain High Speed Railway runs the Makkah to Madinah train without a change, several a day, more in Ramadan and Hajj, so one ticket and one seat cover the whole journey.
How long is the train from Makkah to Madinah?
Plan on about 2 hours 20 minutes from Makkah Haramain Station (Rusaifah) to Madinah Haramain Station with no change of train. Slower stopping services exist on some days; we always show the time of each departure next to its cost.
What is the cheapest train ticket from Makkah to Madinah?
The lowest fares are the early-booking tiers on quiet departures. We compare every departure on the date you travel and send the lowest first, with the alternatives beside it.