Meknes to Rabat by train
Rabat lies 119 km (74 mi) west of Meknes, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 55 min at the speeds typical of Morocco rail, over roughly 146 km (90 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Meknes | Rabat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Morocco |
| Population | 568,295 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 531 m (1,742 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Stations on record | Meknes city train station, Amir Abdelkader train station | Rabat-Agdal, Rabat-City train station |
Where to book trains from Meknes to Rabat
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Staying in Rabat
Our booking partner lists 763 places to stay in Rabat. Of the 348 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (168), and 18 are five-star. Across 186 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 105,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rabat from Meknes?
119 km (74 mi) in a straight line, west of Meknes; by road roughly 146 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Meknes to Rabat by train?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Meknes and Rabat?
No, both are on Africa/Casablanca at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rabat?
Our booking partner lists 763 places to stay in Rabat, 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.