Short answer
A private car from Makkah to Madinah covers about 450 km in roughly 4 hours and starts at SAR 375 for a standard sedan, up to SAR 800 for a coaster. The Haramain High Speed Railway is a faster alternative at about 2.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 450 km
- Journey time
- ~4 hours
- Fare
- From SAR 375 per vehicle
- Vehicles
- Standard Sedan, SUV, Luxury, Van, Minibus
- Alternative
- Haramain train ~2.5h
Step by step
- 1
Choose your vehicle
Pick a sedan, family car or van based on group size and luggage.
- 2
Set pickup time
Schedule pickup from your Makkah hotel; add prayer/rest stops if needed.
- 3
Arrive in Madinah
Door-to-door drop at your Madinah hotel near the Prophet's Mosque.
Frequently asked questions
The Haramain train is faster (~2.5h) and cheaper per person; a private car offers door-to-door convenience, flexible timing and stops — better for families with luggage.
Yes — prayer and rest stops can be arranged along the route at no extra charge for short stops.
Book this route: Makkah → Madinah
From 375 SAR per vehicle · ~4 hours · verified drivers
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Planning
Destination
Makkah
The holiest city in Islam
Destination
Madinah
The Prophet's city of peace
Route
Jeddah Airport to Makkah by Private Car
Jeddah Airport (JED) → Makkah