All you need to know about Saudi Arabia’s Haramain High-Speed Rail (HHR)
Explore key stations, baggage rules, and how to book tickets online and ticket fares
Dubai: The Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR) is one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest and most convenient ways to travel between major cities including Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah, significantly cutting travel time compared to road transport. It is the preferred choice for many Umrah pilgrims and is heavily used during the Hajj season.
Spanning 450 km, the railway connects the two Holy Mosques via key stops at Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and King Abdullah Economic City. Operating at speeds of up to 300 km/h, the electric train offers a seamless travel experience for passengers journeying between these important destinations.
Each train has 417 seats, including 113 in Business Class and 304 in Economy Class, along with a dining area located in the fifth coach for added comfort.
Haramain High-Speed Railway Stations
The Haramain High-Speed Railway links five key stations across Saudi Arabia, serving millions annually, especially during Hajj and Ramadan. Each station features Islamic-inspired architecture combined with modern facilities.
Makkah Station: Located 3.5 km from Masjid Al-Haram, with design elements reflecting the Kiswa cloth and services tailored for pilgrims.
Al-Sulimaniyah (Jeddah) Station: A major transport hub in Jeddah, about 20 km from King Abdulaziz Airport. It connects Jeddah to other major destinations along the Haramain route.
Airport (Jeddah) Station: Inside King Abdulaziz International Airport, offering seamless connections to buses, taxis, and parking. Designed to accommodate large crowds, the station is especially efficient during peak travel seasons such as Hajj and Ramadan.
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) Station: Serves the economic city and visitors, near King Abdullah Port. It is designed to serve both business travellers and tourists visiting the region.
Madinah Station: Near the city centre, inspired by the Prophet’s Mosque colours and Islamic patterns.
What to expect on board the Haramain High-Speed Railway
Business Class - Each train includes 113 Business Class seats, with two designated for passengers with special needs. Business Class offers spacious, premium seating and a variety of like adjustable seats with extra legroom and foldable tables. Passengers also benefit from allocated seating, foldable armrests, and headrests.
Economy Class - Economy Class offers 304 well-designed seats at an affordable price, making it accessible for all travellers. Passengers enjoy many of the same features as Business Class, including foldable tables, armrests, seat headrests and allocated seating.
Cafeteria - Located in the fifth coach of each train, the onboard cafeteria provides passengers with a variety of food and drink options available from the moment they board.
Station facilities
Stations provide spacious halls, retail shops, restaurants, cafés, prayer rooms, parking, taxi stands, car rentals, luggage trolleys, and wheelchairs. Shuttle buses run from Makkah and Madinah stations to key locations, with shelter buses at KAEC. All the stations have ticket offices, ticket machines and information desks to assist passengers.
Baggage policy
Passengers may bring one large luggage piece (up to 25 kg and 65 x 55 x 35 cm) plus one small personal item (e.g., backpack or laptop bag). Overhead shelves and designated racks are available on board. All baggage undergoes security screening before boarding.
Where to buy Haramain train tickets
You can purchase tickets through the following channels:
Station ticket offices
Ticket vending machines at stations
Online via the official Haramain High-Speed Railway website: sar.hhr.sa
How to book tickets online
Visit sar.hhr.sa and click ‘Book a seat’.
Select your trip type, route, and travel date.
Enter the number of passengers.
Choose your train and preferred seat.
Provide your personal and travel document details - National ID, Passport, Iqama, or GCC ID
Review the ticket price and complete payment using a credit or debit card.
Discounts for children and passengers with special needs
Children in Economy Class: 50 per cent off base fare
Children in Business Class: 40 per cent off base fare
Infants sharing a seat with an adult: 90 per cent discount (limited to one infant per adult)
Additional infants with their own seat: same discounts as children (40 per cent and 50 per cent )
Passengers with special needs: 50 per cent discount with a valid ID proving eligibility
Ticket prices
Prices vary by route and class. For example, Jeddah Airport to Mecca costs SAR 34 (economy) and SAR 78 (business). Jeddah to Madinah fares start at SAR 150 (economy) and SAR 210 (business). Check current fares at sar.hhr.sa.
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