The journey between Makkah and Madinah is a key part of every Umrah — a 450 km drive through the Saudi desert that takes approximately 4-5 hours. Cheapest Umrah Packages arranges comfortable, air-conditioned inter-city transfers for all our Umrah package customers, with licensed drivers who know the route and rest stops. For pilgrims arranging their own journey, we offer standalone Makkah to Madinah taxi bookings at fixed prices.
Route: Makkah hotels → Madinah hotels (or reverse)
Distance: ~450 km
Journey time: 4-5 hours
Availability: 24/7, including Hajj/Umrah terminal arrivals
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed Fare | Per person (4 sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard sedan | 1-3 pax | ~250 SAR (£50) | ~£13 |
| SUV | 4-6 pax | ~350 SAR (£70) | ~£12 |
| Minivan | 7-12 pax | ~500 SAR (£100) | ~£8 |
| Executive coach | 15-40 pax | POA | From ~£5 |
Fares are approximate and may vary by season. Transfers are INCLUDED in every Cheapest Umrah Packages Umrah package — you don't pay extra.
Makkah and Madinah are approximately 450 km apart — a drive of 4-5 hours by road. The Haramain High Speed Railway also connects the two cities in about 2.5 hours.
A private taxi from Makkah to Madinah costs approximately 250-500 SAR (£50-100) depending on vehicle size. With Cheapest Umrah Packages, this transfer is included in every Umrah package at no extra cost.
Yes. Every Cheapest Umrah Packages Umrah package includes inter-city transfers between Makkah and Madinah. You'll be picked up from your Makkah hotel and taken directly to your Madinah hotel.
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