Public transport
City buses link the central area with Quba, Uhud and the main districts.
- Pay by bank card on board.
- Buses are busiest just after prayer times.
- Routes and stops are on the Bus routes service page.
City Guide
Getting around
How to get from A to B — and how long it takes. Every place in the City Guide shows its drive, walk and bus time from you or from the Prophet’s Mosque.
Taxis & ride-hailing
Licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps work across the city and at the airport.
- Use the official taxi rank at the airport.
- Pick-up points near the Haram are on the ring roads, not in the plazas.
Walking
The central plazas are pedestrian, and a walkway leads from the centre to Quba.
- Walk early or after sunset from May to September.
- The Quba walkway is about 3 km and shaded in parts.
Cycling
Best on the walkways and in the parks, early in the morning.
- Cycling is not allowed in the central plazas.
- Carry water: shade is limited.
Parking
Car parks surround the central area; they fill up before Friday prayer and in Ramadan.
- Arrive at least an hour before Friday prayer.
- Park at Quba or Wadi Al-Aqiq and walk in the evening.
Airport
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) is about 15 km north-east of the Prophet’s Mosque.
- Allow 25–40 minutes by road to the central area, more at prayer times.
- Qisat Almkan VR has a location at the airport — a good first stop.
Train
The Haramain High Speed Railway links Madinah with Makkah in about two hours, stopping at Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City.
- Book ahead in Ramadan and the Hajj season.
- Allow time to reach Madinah Station from the central area.
Accessible transport
Step-free routes in the plazas, wheelchair help at the central area and accessible buses on main routes.
- Places marked “Step-free” in the City Guide have level access.
- Ask at a visitor centre for a wheelchair.
Mobility
How long does it take?
Approximate times from the Prophet’s Mosque — or from you, once you share your location on any City Guide page.
- Quba
13 min drive26 min by bus(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Mount Uhud
17 min drive35 min by bus(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Wadi Al-Aqiq Walkway
14 min drive29 min by bus(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Hejaz Railway Station
7 min drive20 min walk15 min by bus(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Qiblatain Mosque
15 min drive31 min by bus(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- King Fahd Central Park
18 min drive37 min by bus(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Palm and date farms
19 min drive38 min by bus(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization
At the Prophet’s Mosque
Services
Mobility services
Plan a trip, find parking, get a ride or join a cycling programme — on Al Munawarah.
- Start serviceMobility & Transportation
Bus routes, stops and timetables
Get from where you are to where you’re going by bus — routes, stops and the walk in between.
- See parking optionsMobility & Transportation
Find parking
Know where to leave the car — and when to take the shuttle instead.
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Join a city cycling programme
Get on a bike safely — with the right size, a helmet and a route.
- See walking routesMobility & Transportation
Walking and step-free routes
Get around on foot comfortably, with or without a wheelchair or pushchair.
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Request accessibility support
Arrive knowing the support you need will be there.