Saudi Arabia’s Haramain High-Speed Railway offers up to 50% off train tickets for Hajj 2025
Pilgrims can book discounted round-trip tickets on key routes to Mecca
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Haramain High-Speed Railway is offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on train tickets ahead of the 1446 AH Hajj season. Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has increased operations for this period, with the Haramain line, one of the world’s fastest train services, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h set to run over 4,700 trips during the season. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the service will offer more than two million seats, an increase of over 400,000 compared to last year.
Hajj season discounts for Haramain High-Speed Railway
40 per cent discount on round-trip tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport Station to Madinah Station in Business and Economy Class until June 7.
50 per cent discount on round-trip tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport Station to Makkah Station in Business and Economy Class until June 16.
50 per cent discount on round-trip tickets from Makkah Station to Madinah Station in Business and Economy Class until June 16.
50 per cent discount on round-trip tickets from Jeddah Al Sulaymaniyah Station to Madinah Station in Business and Economy Class until June 7.
Discounted tickets are available through the official booking website: sar.hhr.sa
Key routes for Hajj 2025
The Haramain High-Speed Railway is a major part of Saudi Arabia’s national transport infrastructure. Covering 453 kilometres of electrified track, it connects the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah with key urban centres, including Jeddah Central Station, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and King Abdullah Economic City.
The station at King Abdulaziz International Airport is the largest of its kind globally in terms of airport integration, allowing passengers arriving by air to board trains without leaving the airport. This ensures a seamless and efficient transfer between air and rail travel.
The five main stations along the Haramain route are:
Makkah Station: Located in the Ar Rusayfah District, approximately 3.5 km from Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah Al Mukarramah.
Al-Sulaymaniyah, Jeddah Station: Situated in the An Nassim District, about 20 km from King Abdulaziz International Airport.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) Station: Integrated within the Main Airport Terminal Building.
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) Station: Near the Hejaz Gate of KAEC, about 18 km from King Abdullah Port.
Madinah Station: Located in the Al Hadra District, approximately 9 km from the centre of Madinah.
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