Zarqa to Ha'il by train
Ha'il lies 740 km (460 mi) south-east of Zarqa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Jordan and Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 903 km (561 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Zarqa | Ha'il | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jordan | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 792,665 | 605,930 |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Ha'il
Crossing from Jordan into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book trains from Zarqa to Ha'il
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Staying in Ha'il
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Common questions
How far is Ha'il from Zarqa?
740 km (460 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Zarqa; by road roughly 903 km (561 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zarqa to Ha'il by train?
About 10 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zarqa and Ha'il?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ha'il?
The Rial (SAR).
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.