Makkah to Riyadh by train
Riyadh lies 793 km (493 mi) north-east of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 24 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 968 km (601 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Makkah | Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 4.2 million |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Makkah Railway Station | Riyadh North railway station |
Where to book trains from Makkah to Riyadh
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Staying in Riyadh
Our booking partner lists 2,250+ places to stay in Riyadh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 383 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (206), and 29 are five-star. Across 325 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 369,870 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Riyadh from Makkah?
793 km (493 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Makkah; by road roughly 968 km (601 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Riyadh by train?
About 11 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Riyadh?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Riyadh?
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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.