Saudi City Transport for Umrah Travellers
Makkahmadina arranges transport between cities in Saudi Arabia for Umrah travellers, including journeys from Makkah to Jeddah, from Makkah to Taif and from Jeddah to Taif. Travel to other Saudi cities can also be requested. Vehicles are arranged through transport providers to suit your group size, luggage and plans, subject to availability. Share your travel dates, number of travellers and route to request a quote.
City-to-City Transport During Your Umrah Trip
Your Umrah trip may include time in more than one city, whether that is a few days in Jeddah, a visit to Taif or onward travel elsewhere in Saudi Arabia. Makkahmadina arranges private transport for these journeys through transport providers, with each journey planned around your travel dates, group size and luggage.
City journeys can be booked on their own or combined with your other transport, such as airport transfers and travel between Makkah and Madinah, as a single arrangement. We will confirm what can be arranged for your dates when we prepare your quote.
City Routes We Can Arrange
The following city routes can be arranged for Umrah travellers:
- Makkah to Jeddah – for travellers who would like to spend time in Jeddah or continue their trip from there.
- Makkah to Taif – for travellers who would like to visit Taif, a mountain city near Makkah.
- Jeddah to Taif – for travellers going from Jeddah to Taif as part of their trip.
- Other Saudi cities – journeys to other cities in Saudi Arabia can be requested, subject to availability.
If you need a return journey or would like to travel in the opposite direction, please mention this when you enquire and we will confirm what can be arranged.
For travel between Jeddah Airport and your hotel in Makkah, see our Jeddah Airport transfers. For the journey between the two holy cities, see our Makkah to Madinah transport.
Vehicle Options for City Journeys
Vehicles are arranged through transport providers according to the number of travellers and the amount of luggage. Depending on availability, options include a small car or Sedan for smaller parties, a Hyundai Staria, Hyundai Starex or SUV/GMC for families who would like more space, and a Hiace van, Coaster or large passenger bus with up to 49 seats for larger groups. A VIP GMC can also be requested, subject to availability. See example photos in our vehicle options section.
If you are organising transport for a larger family or group, our private and group transport page explains how group journeys can be arranged.
Combine City Travel with Ziyarat
A journey to Jeddah or Taif can be combined with visits to historic and religious sites in those cities. In Jeddah, this can include places such as Al-Balad and the Al-Rahmah (Floating) Mosque, and in Taif, sites such as Masjid Addas, subject to availability.
See our Ziyarat tours page for more details, and mention the places you would like to visit when you enquire, so they can be planned around your city journey.
Drivers and Journey Requests
Arabic, English and Urdu-speaking drivers may be available, subject to availability. Please mention your preferred language when you enquire, so it can be considered when your transport is arranged.
On longer journeys between cities, short rest or refreshment stops can be requested when you book. You can also ask for child seats, space for extra luggage, or a vehicle with a driver for a set number of hours or a full day. All of these requests are subject to advance booking and provider availability, and we will confirm what can be arranged in your quote.
How to Arrange Your City Transport
STEP 1
Share your travel plans
Send us your travel dates, number of travellers, the route you need and where you would like to be picked up, such as your hotel. Include any requests, such as a preferred vehicle type, driver language or a rest stop on the way, so your quote reflects your plans as closely as possible.
STEP 2
Receive your quote
We will review your journey, check availability with transport providers and send you a quote, normally via WhatsApp, or by email if needed.
STEP 3
Confirm your booking
Requesting or receiving a quote carries no obligation. Nothing is booked until you accept the quote and we have agreed the final details of your transport with you.
Saudi City Transport FAQs
How much does transport between Saudi cities cost?
We do not publish fixed prices, as each journey is quoted individually. The cost can vary with the vehicle you need, the number of travellers, your luggage and your itinerary. Share your journey details and we will confirm a quote for your requested trip.
Which city routes can you arrange?
We arrange transport from Makkah to Jeddah, from Makkah to Taif and from Jeddah to Taif. Journeys to other cities in Saudi Arabia can also be requested, subject to availability.
Can I travel to a Saudi city that is not listed here?
Yes, you can request a journey to another city in Saudi Arabia. Tell us where you would like to go and your travel dates, and we will confirm whether it can be arranged.
Can I book a return journey?
Please mention it when you enquire. We will check with transport providers and confirm in your quote what can be arranged for your dates.
Can we stop on the way during a longer journey?
Short rest or refreshment stops can be requested when you book, subject to your route and provider availability.
Can I combine city transport with my other Umrah transport?
Yes, city journeys can be combined with airport transfers, travel between Makkah and Madinah and ziyarat as a single arrangement, subject to availability.
How far in advance should I request city transport?
We recommend getting in touch as early as possible, especially if you are travelling as a group. This gives more time to arrange a suitable vehicle for your journey.
Arrange Your Saudi City Transport
Planning to travel between cities during your Umrah trip? Share your route, travel dates and number of travellers with us, and we will prepare a quote based on your plans.