Routes and stations
The line has five stations. Makkah station is about 3 km from the Grand Mosque. Madinah station is about 7 km from the Prophet's Mosque. Taxis and shuttle buses link both stations to the city centre.
In Jeddah there are two stops: Al Sulimaniyah station in the city and a station inside King Abdulaziz International Airport. The airport station connects to buses, taxis and parking. KAEC station serves King Abdullah Economic City on the coast.
Many trains run direct between the main cities. Some stop at every station, so journey times vary. Makkah to Madinah usually takes between two hours and two hours 45 minutes.
Tickets and fares
There are two classes. Economy has allocated seats with folding tables. Business has wider seats and more legroom. Each train has 417 seats and a cafe car.
Published starting fares include about SAR 34 in Economy and SAR 78 in Business from Jeddah Airport to Makkah, and from about SAR 150 in Economy and SAR 210 in Business from Jeddah to Madinah. Makkah to Madinah usually costs about SAR 150 to 300. Fares change with date and demand, so check the live price before you travel.
Children get a discount: 50% in Economy and 40% in Business. An infant on an adult's lap pays 10% of the fare. Passengers with special needs can get 50% off with proof.
How to book
Book on the official site sar.hhr.sa or the official app. You choose the route, date, train and seat, then enter an ID: Saudi ID, Iqama, GCC ID or passport. Visitors must enter passport details for every passenger. The e-ticket comes by email with a QR code.
You can also buy at station ticket offices or ticket machines. Machines take cards only. Customer care inside Saudi Arabia is 920 004 433.
Tips for travellers
Each adult may take one large bag up to 25 kg and 65 x 55 x 35 cm, plus one small item such as a backpack. All bags are screened before boarding.
Trains often sell out in Ramadan and the Hajj season. Book early and save your QR ticket offline, as mobile signal can be weak on platforms.
If you land at Jeddah airport for Umrah, enter ihram before your flight crosses the miqat. Do not wait for the airport station.
Check current official travel advice for Jeddah and the region before you go.
Last checked: October 2026. Fares and timetables change, so confirm on the official website before you travel.
