The Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR) connects Makkah, Jeddah (Airport & City), and Madinah at speeds up to 300 km/h. It is the most comfortable way to travel.
Route & Time
- Jeddah Airport -> Makkah: ~35 Minutes
- Makkah -> Madinah: ~2 Hours 20 Minutes
- Jeddah -> Madinah: ~1 Hour 50 Minutes
Ticket Prices (Economy / Business)
Prices are approximate and subject to change.
- Jeddah Airport - Makkah: ~35 SAR / ~90 SAR
- Makkah - Madinah: ~170 SAR / ~390 SAR
Luggage Rules (STRICT!)
This is the most important part.
- Limit: 1 Large Bag (max 25kg) + 1 Handbag/Backpack per person.
- Enforcement: They weigh bags and check dimensions. Oversized bags are rejected. There is no "pay for extra weight" option on the train.
- Zamzam: You cannot carry the 5L Zamzam box on the train unless you ship it separately or hide it inside your main lagguage (risky).
Stations
- Makkah Station: Located in Rusaifah (requires taxi/bus to Haram, about 10-15 mins).
- Madinah Station: Located on King Abdulaziz Rd (requires taxi/bus to Haram, about 15-20 mins).
- Jeddah Airport: Station is attached directly to Terminal 1.
- Jeddah Sulaymaniyah: Central Jeddah station (near Al-Andalus Mall).
How to Book?
- Official App: HHR Train App.
- Website: sar.hhr.sa
- Tip: Book at least 1 week in advance, especially for Thursday/Friday travel.
