Haramain High Speed Railway
The modern rail link between Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah.
Seated intercity travel with luggage space and station transfers at each end. A calm, predictable way to move between the two cities.
Train or private vehicle?
You'll make this journey once or twice. The right answer depends on your luggage, your group and how much you value travelling on your own schedule.
The short version
Two honest ways to think about it.
Neither is better. They suit different trips.
Take the train if…
- · You're travelling light, or as a couple or small family.
- · You'd rather have a fixed, predictable journey time.
- · You don't mind transfers to and from the stations.
Take a private vehicle if…
- · You have children, elderly parents or a lot of luggage.
- · You want to leave when you're ready, not when the train is.
- · You'd like to stop along the way.
Rail
Haramain High Speed Railway
Road
Private vehicles
Sized to your group and your luggage.
Private Standard Car
Up to 3 travellers
Best for couples or small families with light luggage who want to travel on their own schedule.
- value
- privacy
Private SUV
Up to 4 travellers
A comfortable middle ground for small families travelling with checked bags.
- comfort
- privacy
Large SUV / GMC
Up to 6 travellers
Keeps everyone in one vehicle with luggage, without splitting the group.
- space
- comfort
- privacy
Staria / People Mover
Up to 9 travellers
Practical when you are travelling with parents, children and several suitcases.
- space
- value
Premium Vehicle
Up to 3 travellers
For travellers who want the quietest, most private journey between cities.
- comfort
- privacy