Haramain High-Speed Train Guide 2026: Booking, Stations, Times & Luggage

Stations

• King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) — inside Terminal 1
• Jeddah (Al Sulaymaniyah) station
• King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)
• Makkah (Al Rusaifah) — about 4–5 km from the Haram; take a taxi or bus for the last stretch
• Madinah station — about 10–15 minutes by car from Masjid an-Nabawi

Typical journey times

• Jeddah Airport → Makkah: roughly 45–60 minutes
• Jeddah → Makkah: roughly 35–45 minutes
• Makkah → Madinah: roughly 2 hours 15–30 minutes (direct services are faster)
• Jeddah Airport → Madinah: roughly 2 hours
• Allow 30–60 minutes extra for taxi to/from the stations and security checks

Luggage rules

Luggage limits are enforced at station security. Pilgrims arriving with large boxes, Zamzam cans or several big suitcases are a common reason for missed trains.

• Usually one large suitcase plus one small hand bag per passenger
• Oversized items and cardboard boxes may be refused
• Zamzam: carry it by road or buy it at the departure airport instead
• Label bags clearly — there are luggage racks at each carriage end

How to book tickets step by step

1. 01Open the official site or appUse the Haramain High-Speed Railway website (sar.hhr.sa) or the official HHR app. Avoid unofficial resellers.
2. 02Choose route, date and classEconomy is comfortable for most pilgrims; Business offers wider seats, a lounge and extra luggage allowance in some fares.
3. 03Enter passenger detailsUse names exactly as in each passport. Children and infants have their own fare rules.
4. 04Pay and save your ticketPay by card, then download the QR ticket to your phone and keep a screenshot in case of poor signal.
5. 05Arrive earlyReach the station at least 30–45 minutes before departure; gates close several minutes before the train leaves.