Makkah to Sulţānah by train
Sulţānah lies 342 km (212 mi) north of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 417 km (259 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Makkah | Sulţānah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 946,697 |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Makkah Railway Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Makkah to Sulţānah
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Staying in Sulţānah
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Sulţānah. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 619 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sulţānah
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Common questions
How far is Sulţānah from Makkah?
342 km (212 mi) in a straight line, north of Makkah; by road roughly 417 km (259 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Sulţānah by train?
About 4 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Sulţānah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sulţānah?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Sulţānah, 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.