Haramain Railway Station

Madinah's Haramain High Speed Rail station — trains to Makkah in about two and a half hours, and to Jeddah and its airport.

• Where: about 9.0 km from Masjid an-Nabawi in a straight line, on its east side (24.47389, 39.69974)
• City: Madinah

History

The Madinah station, at the eastern edge of the city near the Knowledge Economic City, opened in 2018 as the northern terminus of the 450 km Haramain line. It has a wide concourse, prayer halls, cafés and taxi and bus ranks.

What to do there

• Book on the Haramain website or app; arrive 30–45 minutes early with your ihram already on if you are going to Makkah for Umrah (the train passes the miqat within minutes).
• See the station and the whole line in 3D — roof, platforms, bridges and tunnels: Places → Haramain Railway in 3D.

Tips for pilgrims

• Taxis from the Prophet's Mosque take about 20 minutes; agree the fare first.
• Large luggage is checked at the platform; keep valuables with you.

Nearby places

• Al-Baqi Cemetery — 8.5 km away
• Al-Baqi main gate — 8.8 km away
• Ar-Rawdah ash-Sharifah (Green Dome) — 9.0 km away
• Al-Masjid an-Nabawi — 9.0 km away

Sources

• Haramain High Speed Railway

Open Haramain Railway Station on the UmrahMap 3D map for walking or driving directions, or see all Ziyarah places in Madinah.

Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-10-29. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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