Madinah Train Station (Haramain Railway) – Location, Trains and Getting to Your Hotel
The Madinah train station is the northern end of the Haramain High Speed Railway, which links Madinah with Jeddah and Makkah. If you are arriving or leaving by train, this guide explains where the Madinah railway station is, where the trains go, how long they take, and the easiest way to get between the station and your hotel near Masjid an-Nabawi.
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Where Is the Madinah Train Station?
The Madinah Haramain station is on the outskirts of the city, not in the central Haram area. It is a large, modern building with its own drop-off and pick-up zones. From the station, the drive to hotels near Masjid an-Nabawi takes about 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic and prayer times. There is no train or metro link between the station and the Haram, so you need a taxi, a ride-hailing car or a bus.
Haramain Train Routes and Journey Times
The Haramain High Speed Railway runs between Madinah and Makkah, with stops in between.
| From Madinah to | Approximate time on the train |
|---|---|
| King Abdullah Economic City | About 1–1½ hours |
| Jeddah (city and King Abdulaziz Airport stations) | About 2 hours |
| Makkah | About 2–2½ hours |
Times depend on the service and the number of stops. Check the timetable for your date when you book. For more detail on the routes, see our guides to the Makkah to Madinah distance and the Jeddah to Madinah distance.
Tickets, Classes and Luggage
- Booking: buy tickets on the official Haramain railway website or app. Book early in Ramadan, school holidays and the busy Umrah months.
- Classes: Economy and Business class are available on most trains.
- Luggage: there is a set luggage allowance per ticket. Check it before you travel, especially with large suitcases or Zamzam water.
- Arrival time: reach the station well before departure to allow for security checks and boarding.
Arriving at Madinah train station? Your driver meets you at the station and takes you straight to your hotel door. Madinah train station taxi from SAR 200 per car.
Madinah Train Station to Masjid Nabawi
| Option | Good for | Things to know |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked private taxi | Families, groups, elderly travellers, lots of luggage | Fixed price per car, driver waits for your train, hotel door drop-off |
| Taxi rank at the station | Solo travellers with light luggage | Agree the fare before you set off; queues can be long after a full train arrives |
| Ride-hailing apps | Travellers with mobile data | Prices rise when many trains arrive at once |
Our Madinah train station taxi costs from SAR 200 per car in a Toyota Camry, with larger vehicles for families and groups. The same price applies from your hotel to the station when you leave.
Facilities at the Station
The station has air-conditioned waiting halls, prayer areas, toilets, cafés and food outlets, plus ticket counters and machines. Trolleys are available for luggage, and staff can help travellers who need assistance.
Tips for Train Travellers
- Pre-book your taxi so a driver is waiting when you arrive; queues build quickly after each train.
- Keep your hotel name and address handy in Arabic and English.
- Going to Makkah for Umrah by train? Enter ihram before boarding, as the train does not stop at the Miqat.
- If you have a lot of luggage or elderly family members, a private taxi all the way may be easier than the train.
Madinah Train Station – FAQs
Where is the Madinah train station?
On the outskirts of Madinah, about 20–30 minutes by car from Masjid an-Nabawi.
How far is Madinah train station from Masjid Nabawi?
About a 20–30 minute drive, depending on traffic. There is no train link to the Haram, so take a taxi.
How long is the train from Madinah to Makkah?
About 2–2½ hours on the Haramain High Speed Railway, depending on the service.
How much is a taxi from Madinah train station to my hotel?
A pre-booked private taxi costs from SAR 200 per car in a Toyota Camry.
Do I need ihram on the train from Madinah to Makkah?
If you are going to perform Umrah, enter ihram before you board, as the train passes the Miqat without stopping.
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