Zarqa to Jeddah by train
Jeddah lies 1,216 km (756 mi) south of Zarqa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 29 min at the speeds typical of Jordan and Saudi Arabia rail, over roughly 1,484 km (922 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Zarqa | Jeddah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jordan | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 792,665 | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Jeddah Railway Station, Haramain High Speed Railway - King Abdulaziz International Airport |
What changes when you arrive in Jeddah
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 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 Zarqa?
1,216 km (756 mi) in a straight line, south of Zarqa; by road roughly 1,484 km (922 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zarqa to Jeddah by train?
About 17 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zarqa and Jeddah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Jeddah?
The Rial (SAR).
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.