Makkah to Madinah: Taxi vs Haramain Train
A taxi from Makkah to Madinah covers 450 km in about 4.5 hours, hotel to hotel, from SAR 770 per car. The train takes roughly 2.5 hours between stations, but both stations are outside the central areas, so taxis are still needed at each end.
Pre-booked taxi vs Haramain train at a glance
| Pre-booked taxi | Haramain train | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | Hotel to hotel | Station to station |
| Total time | About 4.5 hours with a rest stop | Train time plus two taxi transfers and check-in |
| Price | From SAR 770 per car; family van SAR 1,440 | Per person ticket plus two taxis |
| Stops | Badr, rest areas or Miqat on request | None |
| Luggage | All bags in the vehicle | Limits per ticket |
Train, bus and airline fares and timetables change; check the operator's website for today's prices. SATS fares are fixed per vehicle and updated October 2026.
Choose pre-booked taxi if
- You are a family or group of 4 or more.
- You carry Umrah luggage and Zamzam.
- You want a stop at Badr on the way.
Choose haramain train if
- You travel alone or as a couple with light bags.
- You want the shortest time on the move.
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Makkah to Madinah Taxi vs Haramain Train: which is better?
A taxi from Makkah to Madinah covers 450 km in about 4.5 hours, hotel to hotel, from SAR 770 per car. The train takes roughly 2.5 hours between stations, but both stations are outside the central areas, so taxis are still needed at each end.
When should I choose pre-booked taxi?
You are a family or group of 4 or more. You carry Umrah luggage and Zamzam. You want a stop at Badr on the way.
When is haramain train the better choice?
You travel alone or as a couple with light bags. You want the shortest time on the move.
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