Riyadh to Makkah by train
Makkah lies 793 km (493 mi) south-west of Riyadh, 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.
| Riyadh | Makkah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.2 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | Riyadh North railway station | Makkah Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Riyadh to Makkah
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Staying in Makkah
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 27 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 615,185 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makkah from Riyadh?
793 km (493 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Riyadh; by road roughly 968 km (601 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Makkah 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 Riyadh and Makkah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Makkah?
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah, 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.