Makkah to Madinah by train
Madinah lies 339 km (211 mi) north of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 414 km (257 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Makkah | Madinah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Makkah Railway Station | Medina railway station, Madinah Station |
Where to book trains from Makkah 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 Makkah?
339 km (211 mi) in a straight line, north of Makkah; by road roughly 414 km (257 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Madinah by train?
About 4 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah 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 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.