Riyadh to Jeddah by train
Jeddah lies 849 km (527 mi) south-west of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 1,035 km (643 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riyadh | Jeddah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.2 million | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Riyadh North railway station | Jeddah Railway Station, Haramain High Speed Railway - King Abdulaziz International Airport |
Where to book trains from Riyadh to Jeddah
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Staying in Jeddah
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah. Of the 266 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (93), and 33 are five-star. Across 234 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 311,253 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jeddah from Riyadh?
849 km (527 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,035 km (643 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Jeddah by train?
About 12 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Jeddah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jeddah?
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah, 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 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.