Best Umrah transportation in Saudi Arabia

Posted by Ady Grewal on August 30th, 2019

This is a wide-ranging Umrah transportation information which will really help you with the best options along with prices available for every transport option for Umrah. Let’s see the best Umrah transportation in three preeminent cities such as Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah of Saudi Arabia.

Jeddah to Makkah: If you land on Jeddah Airport then the best way to reach Makkah from Jeddah for is to take a taxi from the airport. You can negotiate with a driver regarding the fare. There is another option of hiring Uber or Careem (the Middle Eastern version of Uber). However, the more advisable is the second option which cost is almost £40.

Makkah to Medina: If you land on Makkah airport, so the new train now available is the best option which is easy, convenient and comfortable plus it takes the least time as well. You can also book the train online at the costs of £30 per passenger.

There is another option of SAPTCO buses which belong government business runs between the cities. You can book SAPTCO bus ticket online but it is not reliable, so you should make sure you book it as you arrive in Makkah to get the time and date you want. Such incredible service is more contented at costs about £35 per person. This offers a table, bigger sitting and more space where you can read with the full review.

Taxi is also the option and there are several choices of taxis outside the Conrad and Hyatt hotels. However, it is not recommended as drivers are tired, overworked and there might be chances of accidents. Though there are rare cases have been occurred but you must not any kind of risk as you are going to perform religious obligation.

Thus, after performing the Umrah you can negotiate with them for taking you to visit Masjid Nabvi and other Islamic places around Makkah and you can also do an hourly rate. Negotiation must start at low and find a price you are comfortable, yet around £20-30 is good for a few hours. Uber services are also available for Ziarah.

In Madinah, there is also the availability of tourist bus that can get you around to do Ziarah. Since it is a hop on and off so you can get off and enjoy the sights before getting the next one. It is the same concern that tracks the ones in other cities around the world.

Madinah to Jeddah: If you land on Madinah with umrah 2020 packages UK then you can take the train to Jeddah instead of a taxi and then just get a taxi from Jeddah to the airport because the train doesn’t have a stop at the airport that is why you do need to transfer. Yet, this is faster than 5 hours driving.

Stations for Trains and Buses in Makkah and Madinah:

• SAPTCO bus: Jarwal station, Mecca 24231, Saudi Arabia
• Haramain Train station in Makkah: Ar Rusayfah, Al Rasaifah Makkah 24232, Saudi Arabia
• SAPTCO bus station in Madinah: Bani Khidrah, King Faisal Rd, Crowne Plaza Hotel، Medina 42311, Saudi Arabia
• Haramain Train station in Madinah: Al Hadra, Medina 42368 8183, Saudi Arabia