There are 4 ways to get from Al-Balad to Medina by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Madinahtrain Haramain High Speed
2h 18mSAR 296–559Drive 411.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Al-Balad to Medinacar 411.5 km
4h 9mSAR 87–125Bus
- Take the bus from Jeddah Train Station to Al Madinah Bus Stationbus
5h 55mSAR 146–276Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Saptco Bus Stn to King Abdulaziz Airportbus
- Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane JED - MED
3h 43mSAR 254–615
Jeddah (JED) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Al-Balad to Medina is to drive which costs 85﷼ - 130﷼ and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Al-Balad to Medina is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs 290﷼ - 600﷼.
The distance between Al-Balad and Medina is 398 km. The road distance is 411.5 km.
The best way to get from Al-Balad to Medina without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs 290﷼ - 600﷼.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Al-Balad to Medina, including transfers.
The best way to get from Al-Balad to Medina is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs 290﷼ - 600﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 140﷼ - 280﷼ and takes 5h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Al-Balad to Medina is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Al-Balad to Medina.
There are 853+ hotels available in Medina.
What companies run services between Al-Balad, Saudi Arabia and Medina, Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Madinah hourly. Tickets cost SAR 100–315 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Northwest Bus operates a bus from Jeddah Train Station to Al Madinah Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost SAR 65–180 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Jeddah to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 140–320
- Phone
- 920000329
- customerservices@sar.com.sa
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Madinah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–315
- Schedules at
- sar.hhr.sa
- Economy
- SAR 100–130
- Business
- SAR 170–230
- Phone
- + 966 920020590
- care@nwbus.sa
- Website
- nwbus.sa
Bus from Jeddah Train Station to Al Madinah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 65–180
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Saptco Bus Stn to King Abdulaziz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 20–26
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.