Ta’if to Madinah by train
Madinah lies 365 km (227 mi) north of Ta’if, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 445 km (277 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ta’if | Madinah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 688,693 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 1,672 m (5,486 ft) | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Medina railway station, Madinah Station |
Where to book trains from Ta’if to Madinah
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Staying in Madinah
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (8), and 8 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,006 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madinah from Ta’if?
365 km (227 mi) in a straight line, north of Ta’if; by road roughly 445 km (277 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ta’if to Madinah by train?
About 5 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ta’if and Madinah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Madinah?
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah, bookable on this site.
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.