What is the cheapest way to get from Medina to Mecca?

The cheapest way to get from Medina to Mecca is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medina to Mecca?

The fastest way to get from Medina to Mecca is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $50 - $120.

How far is it from Medina to Mecca?

The distance between Medina and Mecca is 458 km. The road distance is 436 km.

How do I travel from Medina to Mecca without a car?

The best way to get from Medina to Mecca without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Medina to Mecca?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Medina to Mecca, including transfers.

Train or bus from Medina to Mecca?

The best way to get from Medina to Mecca is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.

Can I drive from Medina to Mecca?

Yes, the driving distance between Medina to Mecca is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Medina to Mecca.

Where can I stay near Mecca?

There are 497+ hotels available in Mecca. Prices start at $41<span style='font-size: 9px;'> USD</span> per night.

Medina to Mecca - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Medina to Mecca by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

1. Take the train from Madinah to MakkahHaramain High Speed
best
Train
2h 30m
$51–112
1. Take the bus from Al Madinah Bus Station to Jeddah Train Station
2. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to MakkahHaramain High Speed
cheapest
Bus, train
6h 29m
$22–46
1. Take the bus from Madinah Bus Stn to Jarwal Bus Station
Bus
5h 40m
1. Drive from Medina to Mecca270.9 mi
Drive 270.9 mi
4h 19m
$25–36
1. Fly from Medina (MED) to Jeddah (JED)MED - JED
2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah
Fly to Jeddah, train
3h 22m
$138–236
1. Fly from Medina (MED) to Taif (TIF)MED - TIF
2. Take the taxi from Taif (TIF) to Mecca
Fly to Taif, taxi
6h 6m
$269–416

Medina (MED) to Jeddah (JED) flights

54Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Medina, Saudi Arabia and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Railways Company (SAR) operates a train from Madinah to Makkah hourly. Tickets cost $28–84 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Darb Al Watan operates a bus from Madinah Bus Stn to Jarwal Bus Station 5 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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