Makkah to Yanbu by bus
Yanbu lies 347 km (216 mi) north-west of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 423 km (263 mi) of road.
| Makkah | Yanbu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 200,161 |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Where to book buses from Makkah to Yanbu
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Yanbu
Live rooms and prices for Yanbu are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Yanbu
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Yanbu from Makkah?
347 km (216 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Makkah; by road roughly 423 km (263 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Yanbu by bus?
About 6 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Yanbu?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.