Makkah to Madinah Taxi: Prices, Route & What to Expect (2025)

Makkah to Madinah: The Haramain Route

The journey between the two holiest cities in Islam is one of the most traveled routes in the Muslim world. Millions of pilgrims make this journey each year, either as part of a complete Umrah itinerary or for the spiritual experience of visiting both sacred cities.

**Distance**: 450km

**Duration**: 4.5–5 hours (private taxi, normal traffic)

**Highway**: Route 60 (Haramain Highway)

Why Take a Private Taxi Instead of the Haramain Train?

The Haramain High Speed Railway connects Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City. It is faster (2.5 hours) and often cheaper (from SAR 65) but:

Requires booking in advance (often sells out)

Not door-to-door — you need additional transport to/from stations

Luggage can be challenging on busy days

No flexibility in timing

A private taxi is door-to-door, departs on your schedule, and is ideal for families or pilgrims with significant luggage.

Makkah to Madinah Taxi Prices

Vehicle ClassExample VehiclesPrice

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EconomyToyota Camry, Hyundai SonataSAR 380 VIPLexus ES, GMC YukonSAR 580 Minivan/FamilyToyota HiAceSAR 450

Prices are per vehicle. A family of 5 sharing a vehicle at SAR 380 is SAR 76 per person — comparable to train prices but far more convenient.

The Route: What You'll Pass

Departing Makkah via the Haramain Highway (Route 60), the route passes through:

Jeddah surroundings (you pass near Jeddah but don't enter)

Rabigh — a coastal town on the Red Sea

Badr (can arrange a stop for an additional fee)

Khaybar region (historical battle site)

Arriving in Madinah from the south via King Faisal Road

Best Time to Travel

**Avoid**: Directly after Fajr and Isha prayers (peak traffic near Haramain)

**Avoid**: Thursday/Friday afternoon (weekend travel rush)

**Best**: Mid-morning (9–11am) or early afternoon (1–3pm)

**Ramadan**: Post-Suhoor departure (~4–5am) or early evening before Iftar

What's Included in Every Booking

All Taxi Bhai intercity rides include: fixed price confirmed before departure, direct route, air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, and door-to-door service.