There are 4 ways to get from Jeddah (Station) to Medina by train, bus, car or plane
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Jeddah (JED) to Medina (MED) flights
The flight time between Jeddah (JED) and Medina (MED) is around 1h 5m and covers a distance of around 326 km. Services are operated by Saudia. Typically 37 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Jeddah (Station) to Medina is to bus which costs 60﷼ - 85﷼ and takes 4h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Jeddah (Station) to Medina is to train which costs 470﷼ - 520﷼ and takes 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jeddah and arriving at Madinah. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Jeddah (Station) and Medina is 335 km. The road distance is 415.1 km.
The best way to get from Jeddah (Station) to Medina without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs 470﷼ - 520﷼.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Jeddah (Station) to Medina, including transfers.
Jeddah (Station) to Medina bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Jeddah station.
The best way to get from Jeddah (Station) to Medina is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs 470﷼ - 520﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 60﷼ - 85﷼ and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs 300﷼ - 900﷼ and takes 2h 42m.
The quickest flight from Jeddah Airport to Medina Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Jeddah (Station) to Medina bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Madinah station.
- Distance: 335 km
- Duration: 2h 15m
What companies run services between Jeddah (Station), Saudi Arabia and Medina, Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Madinah every 4 hours. Tickets cost 315﷼ and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, SAPTCO operates a bus from Jeddah to Madinah every 4 hours. Tickets cost 60﷼ - 85﷼ and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Jeddah to Medina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 250﷼ - 900﷼
- Phone
- 920000329
- customerservices@sar.com.sa
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Madinah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 315﷼
- Schedules at
- sar.hhr.sa
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Jeddah to Madinah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60﷼ - 85﷼
- Website
- https://www.saptco.com.sa/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Jeddah (Station) to Medina is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Jeddah (Station) to Medina.
Saudia offers flights from Jeddah Airport to Medina Airport.
There are three+ hotels available in Medina. Prices start at 500﷼ per night.
The best way to get from Jeddah (Station) to Jeddah Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs 5﷼ - 10﷼.