Jeddah to Medina by train, van, bus, flight, taxi from SAR 81

Jeddah to Medina Destination Reviews

Fuaad A

The site is a scam frauding people. Although issues a confirmation the booking is actually not done and you don’t refund for services not provided

Jeddah to Medina, Train Economy Class, Haramain High Speed Trains, Aug 17, 2026

Hauwa I

Very important to always update the platform when tickets are sold out. Not nice to make payment and trip gets postponed due to non availability of tickets.

Jeddah to Medina, Train Economy Seat, Haramain High Speed Trains, Aug 9, 2026

Talha J

Other person had same seat as mine 203

Jeddah to Medina, Train Economy Class, Haramain High Speed Trains, Jul 12, 2026

Teslim A

Smooth ride, no issues.

Jeddah to Medina, Train #07190 Economy, Haramain High Speed Railway, May 18, 2026

4.4

15 customer reviews

66%

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Jeddah to Medina Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+3h 52m	$381.00
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	00:32	02:22	$56.00
Van	Al Buraq Land Transport	Minivan	01:00	05:00	$88.75
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	02:00	06:00	$64.76
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	03:00	07:00	$64.76
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	04:00	08:00	$64.76
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	05:00	09:00	$64.76
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	06:00	10:00	$64.76
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	07:00	11:00	$64.76
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	08:00	12:00	$64.76
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	09:00	13:00	$64.76
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	10:00	11:54	$40.00
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	10:32	12:22	$56.00
Van	Golden Destination	Tourist	11:00	15:00	$64.76
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	11:32	13:22	$56.00
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	12:00	13:54	$40.00
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	12:32	14:22	$56.00
Van	Al Buraq Land Transport	Minivan	13:00	17:00	$88.75
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	13:32	15:22	$56.00
Train	Haramain High Speed Railway	Economy	14:00	15:54	$40.00

How to get from Jeddah to Medina

When you want to get from Jeddah to Medina, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 415.24. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 21.72.

How much does it cost to get from Jeddah to Medina?

The cost of the trip from Jeddah to Medina varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Northwest Bus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 21.72 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Van - a one-way taxi+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 415.24.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Jeddah to Medina:

Bus tickets - USD 21.62 to USD 21.62;
Bus+Van price: USD 22.42. From Jeddah to Medina starting from 00:00 Jeddah Airport until 23:00 Jeddah Airport
Van price : USD 31.23 - USD 77.67;
Train tickets - USD 41.10 to USD 139.59;
Plane tickets - USD 70.73 to USD 288.80;
taxi+Van price: USD 415.31. From Jeddah to Medina starting from 00:00 Jeddah Transfer until 00:00 Jeddah Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 158.01 to USD 310.15.

How many trips per day are there between Jeddah and Medina?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Vans from Jeddah to Medina depart during the day - there are approximately 48 departures a day.
Flights from Jeddah to Medina depart during the day - there are approximately 12 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 00:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:30. There are 8 available bus trips every day.
1 by taxi+Van from Jeddah to Medina starting from 00:00 Jeddah Transfer until 00:00 Jeddah Transfer
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Jeddah to Medina any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Jeddah to Medina. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 70.73.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Jeddah to Medina

Flyadeal, Flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Jeddah to Medina is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Jeddah to Medina. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 158.01.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Jeddah to Medina. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Jeddah to Medina.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Jeddah to Medina

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Jeddah to Medina? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

92% users enjoyed a train ride.
3% users took a plane.
2% opted for a van.
1% Other

Transportation from Jeddah to Medina

Facts about the transport from Jeddah to Medina

Cheapest Transport	$22
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:52 PM
Departures per day	71
Distance	851 kilometers
Transport Companies	Abu Sarhad Trans, Al Buraq Land Transport, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Flyadeal, Flynas, Golden Destination, Hafil Bus, Haramain High Speed Railway, Haramain High Speed Railway, Haramain High Speed Trains, Northwest Bus, Saudi Arabian Airlines

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Jeddah to Medina