Jeddah to Ta’if by train
Ta’if lies 130 km (81 mi) east of Jeddah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 158 km (98 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jeddah | Ta’if | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.7 million | 688,693 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 1,672 m (5,486 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 | none listed |
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Common questions
How far is Ta’if from Jeddah?
130 km (81 mi) in a straight line, east of Jeddah; by road roughly 158 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jeddah to Ta’if by train?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jeddah and Ta’if?
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.