How to Travel Between Mecca and Medina with the Haramain High-Speed Railway
With Saudi Arabia focusing on the upcoming Hajj season, many prospective pilgrims are planning their journeys.
The Haramain High-Speed Railway offers a modern and efficient way to travel between Mecca and Medina.
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What Is the Haramain High-Speed Railway?
Launched in 2018, the Haramain High-Speed Railway was designed to facilitate the movement of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
The train operates at speeds of up to 300 km/h, connecting Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina over a distance of 450 kilometers.
With up to 50 trips daily, this service is essential for swiftly transporting thousands during the Hajj pilgrimage.
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Train Route and Key Stations
The railway covers a mainline track of 449.2 kilometers and includes a branch to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Here are the five key stations along the route:
- Makkah Station: Located about 3.5 km from Masjid Al-Haram.
- Al-Sulimaniyah, Jeddah Station: Approximately 20 km from King Abdulaziz International Airport.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) Station: Integrated within the airport terminal.
- King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) Station: Near the Hejaz Gate, 18 km from King Abdullah Port.
- Madinah Station: About 9 km from the city of Medina.
Ticket Prices
From Makkah to:
- Jeddah:
- Business: 90 SAR
- Economy: 40 SAR
- KAIA:
- Business: 101.4 SAR
- Economy: 60 SAR
- KAEC:
- Business: 195 SAR
- Economy: 85 SAR
- Madinah:
- Business: 455 SAR
- Economy: 150 SAR
From Jeddah to:
- KAIA:
- Business: 40 SAR
- Economy: 20 SAR
- KAEC:
- Business: 110 SAR
- Economy: 50 SAR
- Madinah:
- Business: 375 SAR
- Economy: 125 SAR
From KAIA to:
- KAEC:
- Business: 105 SAR
- Economy: 50 SAR
- Madinah:
- Business: 365 SAR
- Economy: 120 SAR
From KAEC to Madinah:
- Business: 270 SAR
- Economy: 100 SAR
Discounts
Passengers can enjoy discounts as follows:
- Children in Economy Class: 50% off
- Children in Business Class: 40% off
- Infants sharing a seat: 90% off (limited to one per adult)
- Passengers with special needs: 50% off with valid ID
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased from:
- Ticket offices at stations
- Ticket vending machines
- Online via the official Haramain High-Speed Railway website: sar.hhr.sa
Booking Tickets Online
- Visit sar.hhr.sa.
- Select “Book a seat.”
- Choose one-way or round trip.
- Select route and travel date.
- Indicate the number of passengers.
- Click “Search” to view available trains.
- Choose departure time and seat.
- Enter personal details and travel document information.
- View ticket price and proceed to payment.
- Pay using a credit or debit card.
Luggage Allowance
Passengers are allowed:
- One large suitcase (up to 25 kg) with maximum dimensions of 65 x 55 x 35 cm.
- One piece of hand luggage (e.g., backpack, laptop bag).
Onboard Facilities and Station Services
The Haramain Train offers amenities such as:
- Onboard entertainment systems
- Food service trolleys
- Accessible features for passengers with disabilities
- Premium hospitality for business class
Stations provide services including:
- Medical clinics
- Mosques
- Restaurants and cafés
- Pharmacies and retail shops
- Business lounges
- Hotel booking assistance
- Luggage handling services
- Shuttle buses and taxis to key locations, including the Grand Mosque
Traveling between Mecca and Medina via the Haramain High-Speed Railway ensures a comfortable and efficient journey, allowing pilgrims to focus on their spiritual experience.
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