The numerous transportation choices and very close proximity of Jeddah and Madinah make travelling between them quite simple.

This Saudi Arabia travel blog will help you figure out how to get from Jeddah to Madinah/Medina by rail, bus, and aircraft, with the costs and timing of each choice, whether you’re doing it to enjoy both cities as I did, or whether you’re doing it for a religious trip like the Umrah or Hajj.

• Jeddah to Madinah by Train
  The best choice, in my opinion, is to take the train from Jeddah to Medinah because it is convenient, comfortable, and speedy.
  The train from Jeddah to Madinah is called the Haramain High-Speed Railway (and the same train that goes from Madinah to Makkah).
  There are so 2 train stations in Jeddah from which you can depart for Madinah.
• Bus from Jeddah to Madinah
  You can take the bus, which is what I did, to get from Jeddah to Madinah for the least expensive alternative or to get there on Monday and Tuesday when the train isn’t running.
• Flights from Jeddah to Madinah
  Flying is the fastest way to get from Jeddah to Madinah.
  The journey from Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport takes only 55 minutes, and there are numerous planes leaving throughout the day.
• Sharing Transport- Jeddah to Madinah Taxi
  Shared Taxis are bit uncomfortable, because there are so many stops and you have to wait at each stop for the passengers to get on. Jeddah to Madinah taxi is comfortable when you are traveling for short distance.
• Private taxi from Jeddah to Madinah
  Hiring a private taxi from Jeddah to Madinah is quite comfortable and stress free. You can enjoy the whole journey without thinking about anything as you will be getting a chauffeur who will fulfil all your travel needs.
• Private Van for Family
  You can reserve a minivan from Jeddah to Madinah on LimoFahr. 7-8 members can fit in the van and is most affordable transportation from Jeddah to Madinah is than taking the railway.

Advantages of Booking Tickets to Madinah First Rather than Jeddah

It is customary for the pilgrims to fly through Jeddah airport. The majority of them prefer to do this, but few of them are aware of the advantages of landing in Madinah rather than Jeddah. The same is true when booking flights to Madinah before Jeddah. So, if you’re considering performing Umrah but aren’t sure where to stay, Madinah is the place to go. If you’re seeking for a reason to support the advice, you’ll find enough good reading material below to untangle all your confused thought processes.

• Lesser Crowd: If you’re unsure of what city to choose as your landing destination but are hoping to travel to the Saudi Arabian holy region for Umrah, choose Madinah. Because Madinah has far less people than Jeddah, it is recommended that you book your flight there. Most, if not all, pilgrims prefer to arrive at Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport, which has been designated as a pilgrims-only airport.
• Liberation from Ihram: The male pilgrims must wear Ihram, which consists of two sheets of white garments. In essence, Ihram is not a garment but rather the Niyyah that must be made before to attaining the point of Meeqat. It is unlawful for a pilgrim to proceed past the point of Meeqat without putting on Ihram and performing Niyyah.
• Revival of the religious spirit: Ziyarat, or visiting holy sites in Makkah, Madinah, or other cities, is frequently thought to be important when travelling for the Hajj and Umrah. Ziyarat resembles a tribute to the forefathers who gave their lives to preserve the religion. A pilgrim who arrives in Jeddah and proceeds to Makkah first is not permitted to leave for Ziyarat until his Umrah is finished.