From the Rabigh coast to Madinah
King Abdullah Economic City is home to employees and families, and draws visitors for work or a seaside break. Many of them plan a visit to Madinah over a weekend or once their business is done. The drive from KAEC to Madinah is a little over 300 km, heading north and then inland along wide highways. A comfortable trip, as long as someone else is driving.
Mishwar Al Haramain picks you up at your KAEC home or hotel and drops you at your Madinah hotel. The fare is for the whole car, not per passenger. This route is not on our published fare list, so we confirm a fixed price on WhatsApp before you book, and you pay on arrival.
Pickup points in KAEC
- Residential districts: send your district name or a map pin.
- Waterfront hotels and resorts: the driver waits at the main entrance.
- KAEC Haramain train station: if you arrived by train and want to continue by car, send us the train arrival time.
Arriving in Madinah
The driver goes straight to your hotel. The central area around the Prophet’s Mosque gets very busy at prayer times and some streets may be closed to cars, so the driver gets as close as allowed and helps with your bags. If you then need rides around the city or a ziyarat tour, our Madinah taxi page has you covered.
Useful fares for planning
Nearby routes have published fares that may help you plan the rest of your trip (per car):
| Route | Sedan | Family | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madinah to Jeddah | 450 SAR | 700 SAR | 1000 SAR |
| Madinah to Makkah | 400 SAR | 600 SAR | 800 SAR |
| Madinah ziyarat + Wadi Al-Jinn | 200 SAR | 350 SAR | 500 SAR |
Your fare from KAEC itself is sent on WhatsApp. For the journey into KAEC from the south, see Makkah to KAEC.
Before you set off
- Pick a departure time that gets you in before a prayer you want to attend at the Prophet’s Mosque. We can help you work it out.
- Tell us the number of passengers and bags so we can suggest the right class from our fleet.
- If it is a one- or two-day visit with a return, book both directions together.
Common questions
Can you collect me from the KAEC Haramain train station?
Yes. Send us the train arrival time and we continue to Madinah by car.
Can I arrive before a particular prayer at the Prophet's Mosque?
Yes. We help you pick a departure time that gets you in before the prayer you want. The central area gets very busy at prayer times, so the driver gets as close as allowed and helps with your bags.
To book: WhatsApp +966582918075.