Tangier to Rabat by train
Rabat lies 217 km (135 mi) south-west of Tangier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Morocco rail, over roughly 264 km (164 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tangier | Rabat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Morocco |
| Population | 1 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Rabat-Agdal, Rabat-City train station |
Where to book trains from Tangier to Rabat
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Staying in Rabat
Our booking partner lists 763 places to stay in Rabat. Of the 348 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (168), and 18 are five-star. Across 186 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 105,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rabat from Tangier?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tangier; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tangier to Rabat by train?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tangier and Rabat?
No, both are on Africa/Casablanca at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rabat?
Our booking partner lists 763 places to stay in Rabat, 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.