About 850 km by road. Fare, vehicle and timing are confirmed for each request.

Planning to travel between Riyadh and Madinah? The road distance is roughly 850 km. Send your details to Gulf Elite Transport and we confirm the vehicle, driver, route and fare before anything is agreed; no fare or journey time is promised in advance.

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About the Riyadh to Madinah route

Riyadh to Madinah is a long road journey north-west across the country to the city of the Prophet's Mosque. Travellers usually go for religious visits, and the route can be combined with a stop in Qassim or the Hijaz region. Entry to the central area of Madinah is restricted to Muslims.

Who travels this route

01Traveller 1

Families travelling for religious visits

02Traveller 2

Groups travelling together

03Traveller 3

Visitors combining Madinah with other cities

Good to know before you ask

01Note 1

Agree the drop-off point near your hotel in advance.

02Note 2

Ask about rest stops for a long journey.

How a request works

01Send the details

Tell us the pickup point in Riyadh, the destination, the date and time, and the number of passengers and bags.

02We check availability

We look at whether a suitable car and driver can be arranged for that request.

03You get the confirmation

The vehicle, driver details and fare are confirmed with you before you commit to anything.

04Take the ride

Your driver collects you at the agreed point and takes you to your destination.

What is confirmed for each request

To keep this page accurate, the following are not published here and are agreed with you for each request.

01Fares

No standard fares are published. The fare is confirmed before you commit.

02Journey time

Timing depends on traffic, route and stops, so no journey time is promised in advance.

03Vehicle and driver

The car type and driver are confirmed for your request.

04Availability

Availability depends on the place, the date and the time of day.

Both ends and related routes

Riyadh to Madinah: questions

How far is Riyadh from Madinah?

About 850 km by road. This is an approximate figure, and the exact route is confirmed for your request.

How long does the journey take?

It depends on traffic, the route and any stops, so we do not promise a journey time in advance. We confirm the plan for each request.

Can I book a one-way or return trip?

Both can be discussed. Tell us whether you travel one way or want a return from Madinah to Riyadh.

Taxi from Riyadh to Madinah

Summary