Haramain Railway Station (Makkah)

Makkah's Haramain High Speed Rail station at Rusayfah — trains to Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City and Madinah in about two and a half hours.

• Where: about 3.8 km from Masjid al-Haram in a straight line, on its west side (21.41873, 39.78938)
• City: Makkah

History

The 450 km Haramain line opened in 2018, linking the two holy cities through Jeddah and its airport at speeds up to 300 km/h. The Makkah station stands in the Rusayfah district, about 4 km west of the Haram, with a large concourse, prayer halls and taxi ranks.

What to do there

• Book seats in advance on the Haramain website or app (sar.hhr.sa); fares rise close to the date.
• Be at the station 30–45 minutes before departure; large luggage goes in the racks at the carriage ends.
• 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 Haram take 15–25 minutes; there is also a shuttle bus from the central area.
• Trains are cold — keep a shawl or jacket at hand.

Nearby places

• Abraj Al Bait — 3.8 km away
• Kaaba — 3.8 km away
• Masjid al-Haram — 3.9 km away
• Masjid Aisha — 5.6 km away

Sources

• Haramain High Speed Railway

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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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