Saudi Arabia by train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Saudi Arabia.
Here you will find information for Saudi Arabia about trains, routes, connections, where to buy train tickets and more.
Useful Information
Population: 33.7 million
Currency: Saudi-Riyal
Language: Arabic
Capital: Riyadh/Riad
Country Code: +966
Time Zone: Arabia Standard Time (AST)
Train Companies
The rail network in Saudi Arabia is operated by two state-owned companies. Saudi Railways Organisation (SAR) and Saudi Railway Company (SOR).
Train Tickets
Buy your train tickets for Saudi Arabia online on the Saudi Arabia Railways official homepage.
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Saudi Arabia.
TrAIN tYPES
Riyadh – Dammam
- Premium 1st class (2 x 1 seat)
- Standard 2nd class (2 x 2 seats)
- Buffet car and prayer area
Riyadh – Qassim – Hail – Al Jawf
- Business class 1st class (2 x 1 seat)
- Economy class 2nd class (2 x 2 seats)
Medina* – Jeddah Airport – Mecca**
- Business class 1st class (2 x 1 seat)
- Economy class 2nd class (2 x 2 seats)
*Non-muslims are not allowed around the prophets house in Medina (also known as Madinah), security will be enforced
**Non-muslims are not allowed into Mecca (also known as Makkah), security will be enforced
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Saudi Arabia
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Riyadh to Dammam | 3:31 | Direct | Train |
| Riyadh to Al Jawf | 8:05 | Direct | Train |
| Riyadh to Hail | 4:36 | Direct | Train |
| Medina to Mecca | 2:25 | Direct | Train |
Saudi Arabia travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Riyadh
- Dammam
- Al Jawf / Al Jouf
- Hail
- Medina
- Mecca
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Saudi Arabia
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is during its cooler months of October to March. Although November to February is when the most amount of tourists visit the country, it will be more comfortable to travel around during this time. Enjoy activities on the Red Sea such as snorkeling, scubadiving, or sunbathing, take a trip into the desert, visit the lost city of Madai’in Saleh, or teeter on the Edge of the Earth “Riyadh is Jebel Fihrayn.” If muslim, of course visit Medina and Mecca, however at the time of this writing non-muslims are not allowed to enter these cities. Make sure to follow dresscodes and be prepared for gender segregation.
- Busy Season: November to February
Accommodation In Saudi Arabia
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Hostelworld
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Guidebooks For Saudi Arabia
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