Jeddah to Makkah by train
Makkah lies 67 km (41 mi) east of Jeddah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 57 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 81 km (50 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jeddah | Makkah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.7 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Jeddah Railway Station, Haramain High Speed Railway - King Abdulaziz International Airport | Makkah Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Jeddah to Makkah
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Staying in Makkah
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 27 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 615,185 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makkah from Jeddah?
67 km (41 mi) in a straight line, east of Jeddah; by road roughly 81 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jeddah to Makkah by train?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jeddah and Makkah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Makkah?
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.