There are 5 ways to get from Rabat to Meknès by train, bus, rideshare, car, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amir
2h 3mMAD 65–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rabat to Meknes
2h 30mMAD 55–85Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rabat to Meknes144.8 km
1h 40mMAD 140–210Drive 144 km
- Drive from Rabat to Meknès144 km
1h 34mMAD 208–300Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rabat to Meknès144 km
1h 34mMAD 1,100–1,400
Rabat to Meknès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rabat to Meknès is to bus which costs MAD 55 - MAD 85 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rabat to Meknès is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs MAD 200 - MAD 300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rabat and arriving at Meknes. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rabat Ville and arriving at Meknes al amir. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Rabat and Meknès is 175 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Rabat to Meknès without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs MAD 65 - MAD 130.
The train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amir takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rabat to Meknès bus services, operated by CTM, depart from Rabat station.
Rabat to Meknès train services, operated by Moroccan Railways (ONCF), depart from Rabat Ville station.
The best way to get from Rabat to Meknès is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs MAD 65 - MAD 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs MAD 55 - MAD 85 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Rabat, Morocco and Meknès, Morocco?
Moroccan Railways (ONCF) operates a train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amir hourly. Tickets cost MAD 65–130 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, CTM operates a bus from Rabat to Meknes 3 times a day. Tickets cost MAD 55–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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- Phone
- 2255
- communication.digitale@oncf.ma
- Website
- oncf-voyages.ma
Train from Rabat Ville to Meknes al amir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- MAD 65–130
- Schedules at
- oncf-voyages.ma
- Book at
- oncf-voyages.ma
- 2nd Class
- MAD 65–100
- 1st Class
- MAD 100–130
- Phone
- 0 800 0900 30
- ctmweb.ma@gmail.com
- Website
- ctm.ma
Bus from Rabat to Meknes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- MAD 55–85
- Schedules at
- ctm.ma
- Comfort
- MAD 55–85
Rideshare from Rabat to Meknes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- MAD 140–210
- Schedules at
- moroccocab.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- MAD 1,100–1,400
Rabat Transport Tours
- Phone
- 00 212 6 61 87 69 55
- Website
- taxirabattours.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rabat to Meknès bus services, operated by CTM, arrive at Meknes station.
Rabat to Meknès train services, operated by Moroccan Railways (ONCF), arrive at Meknes al amir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rabat to Meknès is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Rabat to Meknès.
There are 253+ hotels available in Meknès.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rabat and Meknès. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.