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Haramain High Speed Train

The Haramain High Speed Train is a high-speed rail line linking Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah. The journey between the two cities takes about 2 to 2.5 hours by train. Haramain train ticket sales on your Turizm Web site are in development; once live, your customers will be able to buy train tickets on your site.

About the Haramain High Speed Train

Detail

Information

Route

Makkah – Jeddah – King Abdulaziz International Airport – King Abdullah Economic City – Madinah

Line length

About 450 km

Top speed

300 km/h

Makkah–Madinah journey

About 2 to 2.5 hours (depending on stops)

Opened

2018

Operator

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)

Stations

  1. Makkah (Rusaifah): The line's Makkah station, in the Rusaifah district near Masjid al-Haram.
  2. Jeddah (Sulaimaniyah): Jeddah's city station.
  3. King Abdulaziz International Airport: The station at Jeddah airport.
  4. King Abdullah Economic City (Rabigh): The intermediate station between Jeddah and Madinah.
  5. Madinah: The line's station in Madinah.

Why it's popular for Umrah and tour programs

  • A shorter Makkah–Madinah journey: A trip that usually takes 5 to 6 hours by bus takes about 2 to 2.5 hours by train.
  • Straight from the airport: Pilgrims landing at Jeddah airport can continue to Makkah or Madinah by train from the airport station.
  • A more comfortable ride: Especially for older pilgrims, it is a more comfortable option than a long road journey.
  • More time for worship: With less time on the road, pilgrims spend more time in Makkah and Madinah.

Selling train tickets on Turizm Web

The Haramain High Speed Train integration is in development. Once live, your customers will be able to search for departures and buy train tickets online on your Turizm Web site. Alongside your Umrah packages, you'll be able to offer train tickets to independent travelers who plan their own trips. Turizm Web is a B2C website product purchased separately from Turasistan App.

Departure times, journey times and ticket prices are set by the operator and may change.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most often.

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  • About 2 to 2.5 hours. The time depends on whether the train stops at the intermediate stations.