Haramain Train 2026: Booking, Ticket Prices, Stations, Luggage and Timetable

The Haramain train (Haramain High Speed Railway) is the fastest way between Makkah and Madinah: about 2 hours 20 minutes at up to 300 km/h, with stops in Jeddah, at Jeddah airport and at King Abdullah Economic City. This guide covers every station, the official 2026 ticket prices, how to book online, the luggage rules, change and cancellation fees, and Umrah tips for the journey, all checked on the operator’s official website on 9 October 2026.

The railway is owned by Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and run by a Spanish consortium led by Renfe, whose contract was extended to 2038 in February 2026, when 20 new trains were also ordered.

Haramain Train Stations

Station parking starts at SAR 5 an hour. All stations have prayer rooms, cafés, ticket offices, ticket machines, luggage trolleys and wheelchairs.

Makkah Station to Masjid al-Haram

The Makkah station is in Ar Rusayfah, about 3.5 km from the Haram. The station runs shuttle buses to Al-Haram, and taxis and ride-hailing apps wait outside. Use only licensed taxis; see our note on unlicensed passenger transport. Planning your days in the city? See places to visit in Makkah.

Madinah Station to Masjid an-Nabawi

Madinah station is in Al Hadra, about 9 km from the Prophet’s Mosque. Since 1 October 2026, Madinah Bus express route 300 links the train station directly with the central bus station near the Prophet’s Mosque, and the station also lists shuttle buses to the Haram. Driving? Read our guide to Masjid an-Nabawi underground parking.

Jeddah Airport Station

The King Abdulaziz International Airport station is built into the airport’s main terminal building. Umrah visitors landing in Jeddah can walk from arrivals to the train and be in Makkah or Madinah without a taxi.

Haramain Train Ticket Prices 2026

These are the official base fares for one adult, one way, from the Haramain website. 15% VAT and fees are added, and the operator says the actual price changes with your travel date, how full the train is and other factors.

The operator also runs seasonal offers; for example, in October 2026 its homepage advertised up to 30% off Economy for a limited period. The booking page always shows the real price before you pay.

Child, Infant and Disability Discounts

• Children under 12: 50% off in Economy, 40% off in Business.
• Infants under 2 sitting on an adult’s lap: 90% off (one infant per adult).
• Passengers with disabilities: 50% off for the passenger and one companion on the same trip, with the original disability card from the Ministry of Human Resources.
• Seat selection is free.

How to Book Haramain Train Tickets Online

1. Go to sar.hhr.sa (or the official app) and open Book a Seat.
2. Choose one way or round trip, your departure and arrival stations and the date.
3. Add passengers: adults (12+), children and infants. Everyone in one booking must travel in the same class.
4. Pick your train and seat, enter each passenger’s name and ID (Iqama, passport or national ID), and pay.
5. Your e-ticket arrives by email and SMS. Keep your ID with you on the journey.

You can also book in the Ministry of Hajj’s Nusuk app, through the call centre on 920 004 433, or at station counters and machines. Book online if you can: tickets bought at station offices or vending machines cannot be changed or refunded.

Change or Cancel a Haramain Ticket

Changes and cancellations are made online in Manage My Bookings. Fees are a percentage of the ticket price:

• If you miss your train, the ticket is not refunded.
• If the railway cancels your trip, you get a full refund or a free transfer to another train.
• If your train is more than 2 hours late, the passenger charter gives compensation, from 25% of the ticket to a full refund if you choose not to travel.

Haramain Train Luggage Allowance

• One large bag of up to 25 kg and 65 x 55 x 35 cm per passenger, in Business and Economy.
• One hand item: a backpack, laptop bag, camera bag, purse or baby bag.
• No excess baggage on the train. Heavier luggage can be shipped for a fee through the SPL (Saudi Post) offices at the stations.
• All bags go through a security scan before boarding.

Not allowed: weapons (including toy weapons), knives and large scissors, gas cylinders and large lighters, flammable or corrosive items, animals (except guide animals), and jewellery, gold or cash worth more than SAR 60,000. Carrying gold home? See our guides on the Saudi cash declaration limit and gold allowed from Saudi Arabia to India.

Business vs Economy Class

Every train has a café in coach 5 selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches.

Haramain Train Timetable and Frequency

The official timetable is a search tool on the Haramain website: choose your stations and date to see every departure. Stations in Makkah, Madinah and at Jeddah airport open from 6:30 am to 12:30 am, which sets the service window.

Trains run much more often in peak seasons. In Ramadan 2026 the railway ran more than 140 trips a day in the last ten nights, and during Hajj 1447 it carried 1.16 million passengers on 5,569 trips. In Ramadan, school holidays and the Hajj season, book as early as you can. During the Hajj season, residents also need the right permit to enter Makkah, so check this before buying a Makkah ticket.

Umrah Tips: Ihram When Travelling From Madinah

If you travel from Madinah to Makkah for Umrah, your miqat is Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali), according to the Ministry of Hajj’s Umrah guide. The train does not stop there, so put on your ihram at your hotel or at the station before you board, and make your intention before the train passes the miqat. If you fly into Jeddah, you should already be in ihram from your flight’s miqat (see our Miqat locations guide for every route). See also the best times to perform Umrah and the Umrah visa for 1448.

Haramain Train vs Bus

The bus is cheaper and allows more luggage; the train saves about four hours. See our Darb Alwatan bus schedule for bus times and fares.

Customer Service and Lost Property

• Call centre: 920 004 433 for bookings, changes and information.
• Lost property: email contactcenter@hhr.sa with your stations, travel time, a description of the item and your phone number. Lost items are kept for up to 2 months.
• Complaints that are not resolved can be raised with the Transport General Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions