Transportation Essentials
A focused guide from Mabroor Essentials.
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Recommended path
Follow this first
Haramain High Speed Railway
Use for predictable intercity travel when the schedule, luggage, and station transfer fit the itinerary.
Taxi or Uber
Use for flexible transfers, but plan around crowds, pickup zones, and surge pricing.
Buses
Use when included in a package or when it is the most practical budget option.
Transportation Essentials
From Touchdown to Holy Ground: Your Essential Transport Guide!
No matter where you arrive, there are three main ways to reach your destination: Train, Car, or Bus.
Below, we’ll break down each option in detail to help you choose the best route for your journey.
Using the Highspeed Haramain Railway (bullet train)
If planning to use the high speed train to travel between Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah, we recommend using the app as it is more reliable than their website especially when trying to pay.
Dowload the HHR app on
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Pro tips:
Please MAKE SURE you screen shot your confirmation number as sometimes they don’t get emailed to you and its hard to pull up your ticket information
Baggage Rules(Randomly Enforced):
Official Baggage Policy Here
They have very specific rules for NUMBER and SIZE of luggage. (1 medium size luggage and 1 bag per person). And although they DON’T always enforce the rules, they have enforced them many times.
If you have more bags and they decide to enforce the rules, there will be desk(like below) where you can cargo ship them via the saudi post(SPL) for a fee that might be shipped on your train or a later train. So you may need to pick it up the same day OR next day at the train station(make sure you have the copy of your ticket with you for when you pick it up). If you don’t want to deal with that hassle, then consider other modes of transportation(taxi, bus, etc)
Taxi/Uber
Reliable Taxi Services: Even if you plan to take the train, you'll still need transportation between the airport or train station and your hotel.
Umrah Taxi Service
Umrah Cab
Both companies let you prebook your taxi and view prices in advance. Uber is also a great option!
Pro Tip: If you don't prebook, only use official taxi services from the designated taxi line outside the airport. Avoid anyone approaching you inside or outside the airport offering rides.
Uber: A Surprisingly Reliable and Convenient Option
Uber is not only more affordable than a taxi, but it also offers the convenience of easy, ahead-of-time booking. It’s particularly effective in certain areas:
From Medina Airport/Train Station to your hotel in Medina (and back)
From Mecca Airport/Train Station to your hotel
Buses
Medina
Did You Know? You Can Travel Between Medina Airport or Train Station to Masjid Al-Nabawi for Just $4 USD!Perfect for those on a budget, Medina’s bus system offers a convenient and affordable option:
Medina Bus Track #300:Runs between Medina's HHR Train Station and Masjid Al-Nabawi, dropping you off near the IHG Dar El Hijra Hotel.Operating hours: 7 AM - 11 PM.
Medina Bus Track #400:Travels from Medina Airport to Masjid Al-Nabawi, also dropping off at the IHG Dar El Hijra Hotel.Operating 24/7, with buses every 30 minutes.
Payments can be made via card or app. For more details, check out our Transportation Essentials page!