Rabat to Meknes by train
Meknes lies 119 km (74 mi) east of Rabat, 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.
| Rabat | Meknes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Morocco |
| Population | 1.7 million | 568,295 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Stations on record | Rabat-Agdal, Rabat-City train station | Meknes city train station, Amir Abdelkader train station |
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Common questions
How far is Meknes from Rabat?
119 km (74 mi) in a straight line, east of Rabat; by road roughly 146 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rabat to Meknes by train?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rabat and Meknes?
No, both are on Africa/Casablanca at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.