--- title: "Makkah train station to Madinah taxi, from SAR 400" description: "Makkah train station to Madinah taxi: met at your train in Ar Rusayfah, then about 440 km north to your Madinah hotel, prayer stops included." url: https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah/ lang: en alternate: https://umrahonline.taxi/ar/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah.md updated: 2026-10-23T21:42:18+00:00 type: route distance: "About 440 km" duration: "4 hr 30 to 5 hr 30" publisher: "Umrah Online Taxi" contact: "WhatsApp +966 50 762 9657, phone +966 50 762 9657, support@umrahonline.taxi" --- Haramain railway # Makkah train station to Madinah taxi, from platform to hotel - Distance, **About 440 km** - Journey time, **4 hr 30 to 5 hr 30** - From, **SAR 400**: Whole vehicle, one direction Book on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/966507629657 [See every vehicle](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah/#fares) ![The Green Dome and minarets of Masjid an-Nabawi under a clear sky](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-nabawi-dome-day-1024x686.webp) ![The Kaaba and the courtyard of Masjid al-Haram seen from an upper level, crowds far below](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-makkah-taxi-4-makkah-taxi-4-1024x683.webp) ![An empty desert highway near Tabuk, in black and white](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-desert-road-tabuk-1024x768.webp) ![Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah with the Green Dome, minarets and the city hills behind](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-madinah-taxi-2-madinah-taxi-2-1024x683.webp) ![People in the courtyard of Masjid an-Nabawi, Madinah, with the Green Dome and minarets](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-D8-d8-pexels33169785-1024x576.webp) - [Overview](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah/#overview) - [Fares](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah/#fares) - [Meeting point](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah/#meeting) - [Included](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah/#included) - [Questions](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station-to-madinah/#questions) Your Makkah train station to Madinah taxi picks you up when your train arrives and drives you north to your hotel in Madinah. The station serves the Haramain, a fast rail line that joins Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah. It sits in the Ar Rusayfah district of Makkah. The road trip is about 440 km, with stops to pray and to rest. This ride is for a traveller who arrives in Makkah on the train and wants the next leg, to Madinah, by car. Your luggage stays in one boot the whole way. For the whole vehicle, the ride from the Haramain station in Makkah to a hotel in Madinah starts at SAR 400. The driver is at the station when your train gets in. Expect about 440 km on the road north, which takes 4 hr 30 to 5 hr 30. Stops to pray and to rest cost nothing extra. ## Fares for a taxi from Makkah station to Madinah hotel The fare is per vehicle, not per seat, for one way, in Saudi Riyal. It starts at the Makkah platform and ends at your hotel in Madinah. The wait for your train and the stops on the road are inside it. | Vehicle | Class | Seats | Luggage | Fare (whole vehicle) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota Camry](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-camry/) | Sedan | 4 seats | 2 large cases plus 2 hand bags | SAR 400 | | [Hyundai Sonata](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/hyundai-sonata/) | Sedan | 4 seats | 2 large cases plus 2 hand bags | SAR 400 | | [Hyundai Staria](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/hyundai-staria/) | Van | 7 seats | 6 large cases plus 4 hand bags | SAR 450 | | [GMC Yukon XL](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/gmc-yukon/) | SUV | 7 seats | 6 large cases plus 4 hand bags | SAR 750 | | [Toyota Hiace](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-hiace/) | Van | 11 seats | 10 large cases plus 10 hand bags | SAR 550 | | [Toyota Coaster](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-coaster/) | Minibus | 19 seats | 15 large cases plus 19 hand bags | SAR 1,100 | | [Coach](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/coach/) | Coach | 44 seats | 44 large cases plus 44 hand bags | SAR 1,200 | Whole vehicle, one direction unless return is marked. Pay the driver at the end, cash in SAR or bank transfer. No deposit, no card, no booking fee. ### Which vehicle suits a long ride north Train bags and hours on the road both need space. For two travellers and two cases, a Camry or a Sonata is enough. A family of five to seven has more room in the Hyundai Staria, with space for six large cases. The GMC Yukon XL takes the same load on a higher seat. Up to eleven people fit in the Toyota Hiace, with ten large cases in the back. A mosque group or a travel group can book the Coaster, with 19 seats, or the Coach, with 44. ## Which vehicle fits? 5 of 7 vehicle classes take 4 people and 4 large cases, Makkah station to a Madinah hotel. - Van: **Hyundai Staria**, 7 seats, 6 large cases, 4 hand bags, **SAR 450** - SUV: **GMC Yukon XL**, 7 seats, 6 large cases, 4 hand bags, **SAR 750** - Van: **Toyota Hiace**, 11 seats, 10 large cases, 10 hand bags, **SAR 550** - Minibus: **Toyota Coaster**, 19 seats, 15 large cases, 19 hand bags, **SAR 1,100** - Coach: **Coach**, 44 seats, 44 large cases, 44 hand bags, **SAR 1,200** Too small for this party: Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata. ## Where your driver waits at Makkah station ![Haramain railway information board in Arabic and English showing a train to Makkah calling at Jeddah Al Sulaymaniyah](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-R13-r13-pexels32779739-1024x683.webp) *Haramain railway information board in Arabic and English showing a train to Makkah calling at Jeddah Al Sulaymaniyah.* Makkah station is in Ar Rusayfah, about 3.5 km from the Haram, the Grand Mosque in Makkah. It opens daily from 06:30 to 00:30. Look for your name on a sign: your driver holds it where arriving passengers come out. When you book, include the train number and when it is due in. If the train runs early or late, we see it, and the driver changes his time to match. Half an hour of waiting after the train arrives is free. Past that, the hourly rate is added ([waiting time](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#cancelling-and-changing)). Staying in Makkah instead? The [Makkah station taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station/) goes to a hotel near the Haram. ![A Toyota Camry driving on a highway](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-camry-driving.webp) ## Who is coming - The day before, you get the driver’s name, mobile number and the car’s registration, and a photo of the car if you ask. - Drivers own their cars and hold the licence and permits Saudi rules require. - Your driver waits inside arrivals with a board showing your name. ### How to book from Makkah station 1. **Give the train details.** Send the train number, and the day and time it reaches Makkah. 2. **Add your Madinah hotel.** Then the number of travellers and of large cases. 3. **Check the price.** The price comes back on WhatsApp, with the vehicle named. 4. **Know your driver.** Look out for a message with his name and phone before the day. Message us on WhatsApp, at any hour. ## The drive north from Ar Rusayfah 1. **Arrivals area.** You meet your driver, and he loads the bags. 2. **Leaving Makkah.** City traffic decides how fast you get out to the highway. 3. **Highway breaks.** The road has rest centres and fuel stations on the way. Stop when a prayer is due, or when anyone needs a break. 4. **Madinah hotel.** Near Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, some streets close to cars at prayer times. Then the driver leaves you on the closest street that is open. ![A car on a desert road below a mountain, seen from the air](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fb-hero-poster-1024x576.webp) *A car on a desert road below a mountain, seen from the air.* There is no stop at a miqat, the set point for ihram (the state of Umrah) on the way into Makkah. Travellers heading north have, in most cases, done their Umrah before they leave. Ask your group leader or a scholar if you are unsure about your own plans. ![Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah with the Green Dome and its tall minarets under a clear blue sky](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-madinah-taxi-hero-madinah-taxi-hero-1024x562.webp) ### This ride, the hotel to hotel taxi or a second train The [Makkah to Madinah taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-to-madinah/) starts at a hotel in Makkah. This ride starts at the station, so you head north without a stop at a Makkah hotel. You could also take a second train on to Madinah. By the October 2026 timetable, a train between the two cities needs 2 hr 15 to 2 hr 25. The Madinah station is in the Al Hadra district, and the Prophet's Mosque is about 9 km away. So you would still need a car at that end ([Madinah station taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/madinah-station/)). Check the day's trains with Saudi Arabia Railways. [Makkah to Madinah: train or taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/guides/makkah-to-madinah-train-or-taxi/) compares the two in full. ## Inside the station to Madinah fare - Meeting your train at Makkah station - Half an hour of free waiting at the station - Stops to pray and to rest on the highway - Fuel, tolls and parking - Drop-off at your Madinah hotel Pay the driver in Madinah at the end of the ride ([payment](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#payment)). Tell us a child's age, and the right seat comes free ([luggage and comfort](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#luggage-and-comfort)). A stop that you add on the day goes on the bill ([how extras are charged](https://umrahonline.taxi/faq/#cancelling-and-changing)). ![Glass of water and dates offered on a tray](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-X_dates-service-water-dates-welcome-03-1024x683.webp) *Glass of water and dates offered on a tray.* ### Tips for the road from Makkah station ### Zamzam from Makkah If you carry Zamzam water north, tell us how many containers you have. They need room in the boot. ### Breaks on a long ride Say early if someone in your group needs to stop often. The driver then plans the rest stops around them. ### Room ready on arrival Your Madinah hotel sets its own check-in hour. Send them your train time, so they know when to expect you. ## Questions about the Makkah station to Madinah taxi ### What is the fare from Makkah train station to Madinah? Prices begin at SAR 400 for the whole vehicle. That is one way, from the platform to your hotel. ### What is the distance from Makkah station to Madinah by road? Roughly 440 km of road, from Ar Rusayfah to central Madinah. ### How many hours does the ride take? About 4 hr 30 to 5 hr 30, with the prayer and rest stops. Traffic leaving Makkah can make it longer. ### Is there a miqat stop on this ride? No. People going north have usually finished Umrah, so the driver does not stop at one. If you are unsure about your own plans, ask your group leader or a scholar. ### Will the driver wait if my train is delayed? Yes. We track the train, and 30 minutes after it arrives are in the fare. Longer waits go on the hourly rate. ### Can I book the Makkah Haramain station to Madinah trip at night? Yes. The station is open from 06:30 to 00:30, and the driver meets any train in those hours. A night ride costs the same as a day ride. ### Can our group fill two vehicles? Yes. Each vehicle has its own fare, and both drivers meet the same train. If you book for a group or as a travel agent, ask about a discounted rate. ## Book this ride From **SAR 400** Pick-up, **Makkah station** Drop-off, **Madinah hotel** Vehicle Fare, **SAR 400**, Whole vehicle, one direction [Book on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/966507629657?text=Hello%20Umrah%20Online%20Taxi%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20this%20ride.%0ARoute%3A%20Makkah%20station%20to%20a%20Madinah%20hotel%0ADate%3A%20Thu%2029%20Oct%202026%0APick%20up%20time%3A%202%3A00%20PM%0APassengers%3A%202%0ALarge%20cases%3A%202%0AVehicle%3A%20Toyota%20Camry%20%28Sedan%2C%204%20seats%2C%202%20bags%29%0AFare%3A%20SAR%20400%20%28Whole%20vehicle%2C%20one%20direction%29%0APayment%3A%20I%20will%20pay%20the%20driver%20at%20the%20end.) [Call](tel:+966507629657), [Email](mailto:support@umrahonline.taxi) Pay the driver at the end, cash in SAR or bank transfer. No deposit, no card, no booking fee. ## Related pages - Haramain railway: [Makkah station taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station/), Under 10 min, From **SAR 100**, [See the route](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-station/) - Haramain railway: [Madinah station taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/madinah-station/), From **SAR 100**, [See the route](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/madinah-station/) - Between cities: [Makkah to Madinah taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-to-madinah/), 4 to 5 hrs, From **SAR 400**, [See the route](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/makkah-to-madinah/) - [All transfer routes](https://umrahonline.taxi/transfers/) - [Makkah to Madinah: train or taxi](https://umrahonline.taxi/guides/makkah-to-madinah-train-or-taxi/) - [Toyota Hiace](https://umrahonline.taxi/our-fleet/toyota-hiace/) - [Every published fare](https://umrahonline.taxi/routes-and-prices/) ![Masjid an-Nabawi and its courtyard at dusk with the mountains of Madinah behind](https://umrahonline.taxi/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/v2-tours-hero-tours-hero-1024x683.webp) ## Book your Makkah train station to Madinah taxi Message us your train, the time it arrives and the name of your Madinah hotel. Add the size of your group. A fare for the whole vehicle comes back on WhatsApp. [Use the booking form](https://umrahonline.taxi/book/)