To travel from Madinah to Makkah, you should use the bus as it provides you with a low fare and comfortable journey. The Saptco Bus ticket from Madinah to Makkah usually costs just 65 SAR. You should check the timings and fares from Madinah to Makkah before you travel. Flights, taxis, and other local buses are also commonly used to travel from Madinah to Makkah, but Saptco bus ticket prices are much lower than these transport options. Here is the latest information on the SAPTCO bus route between Madinah and Makkah, including schedules, frequencies, a comparison of transportation options, etc.
Madinah to Makkah Bus Timings
Here, you will find Madinah to Makkah bus timings, fares, bus stops along the journey, and other information. SAPTCO operates two types of buses on this route: Standard and VIP. Below is the daily schedule and frequency:
Saptco Standard Bus Daily Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sun | 01:00 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 06:15 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 06:45 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 07:30 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 08:30 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 09:30 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 11:00 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 13:30 AM |
| Mon-Sun | 02:30 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 03:30 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 04:30 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 05:30 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 07:30 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 09:00 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 10:00 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 11:00 PM |
| Mon-Sun | 11:59 PM |
Saptco operates 17 buses daily to cover this journey. It departs from Madinah Main SAPTCO Bus Station (1 mile from the Prophet’s Mosque), and its last bus stop is the Al Haram Bus Station (near Ibrahim Al Khalil Street).
Saptco Standard Bus Daily Timings
| Saturday–Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|
| 09:00 AM | 09:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 08:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
- Standard Bus Duration: 06 hours (direct) to 8 hours (with stops)
- VIP Bus Duration: 05 hours (direct, no mid-journey stops)
Route Overview & Map
Saptco covers the 434 km journey from Madinah to Makkah in about 6-8 hours. Check out their official website now if you want to track Saptco buses live. The SAPTCO standard bus (65 SAR) offers frequent and affordable departures. The distance to the route, stop names, and a map are shown below.
Stops:
- Al-Madinah Bus Station
- Dhu’l-Hulayfah (Miqat)
- Al-Haram Bus Station, Makkah
Bus Tickets
The standard ticket price on SAPTCO’s Madinah to Makkah route is SAR 65, and the VIP bus ticket price is 110 SAR. For the latest information, visit the SAPTCO website. Both online and offline ticket payment options are available. Discounts of up to 15-20% are available for students above 60 years of age and group bookings (5+ people).
Others Transport Comparison
Below is a comparison of travel options between Madinah and Makkah, including SAPTCO buses, flights, taxis, and private vehicles. You can also make this journey using these means of transport.
| Transport | Duration | Ticket Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAPTCO Standard Bus | 6–8 hours | 65 SAR | 17 daily departures |
| SAPTCO VIP Bus | 5 hours | 110 SAR | 4 daily departures |
| Flight | 1h 15m | 300–600 (varies by season) | Limited flights |
| Train + Bus | 3–4h (combined) | 200–300 SAR | No direct train |
| Taxi | 4–5 hours | 400–500 SAR | 24/7 availability |
| Personal Vehicle | 4–5 hours | Fuel: ~SAR 150–200 | Flexible |
SAPTCO Customer Care Support
If you need any help or information regarding SAPTCO’s services, the company’s 24/7 customer support system is ready to serve you. Call the helpline numbers (9200 20444 and 800 124 9999) at any time and get instant guidance on everything from booking tickets to assistance during your trip.
You can also contact us via email ([email protected]) or social media (Twitter: @SAPTCO, Facebook: SAPTCOPage, Instagram: SAPTCO_Official), and you will be responded to within 24 hours. SAPTCO_Official), and you will be responded to within 24 hours.
FAQs
There is no direct train service from Madinah to Makkah. The estimated economy class fare is up to SAR 250.
The distance between Madinah to Makkah is 434 km. The SAPTCO bus covers this distance in approximately 6–8 hours.
The Haramain High-Speed Rail economy class fare from Madinah to Jeddah is 200–250 SAR. Additional transportation from Jeddah to Mecca will need to be arranged.
1) Bus SAPTCO standard or VIP bus (cheapest and most convenient option).
2) Plane via Madinah to Jeddah airports (limited and expensive).
3) Taxi/private car for 4–5 hours, cost 400–500 SAR.
