If you are arriving at Makkah Train Station and heading straight to Voco Hotel, the first thing you want sorted is your taxi. It is a short transfer compared to intercity routes. But short does not mean simple when you step off the Haramain High Speed Railway and get hit with drivers quoting completely different prices from every direction. Knowing the fare before you arrive changes that situation entirely.
This post covers what the taxi fare from Makkah Train Station to Voco Hotel costs with Fater Transport, across every vehicle type. The actual numbers are confirmed upfront before your trip begins.
How Far Is Makkah Train Station from Voco Hotel?
Makkah Train Station is located in the Al Rusaifah district on the eastern side of the city. Voco Hotel Makkah is positioned near the Haram area, which puts it a few kilometres from the station. The actual distance runs roughly 5 to 8 kilometres depending on the traffic route your driver takes on the day.
In terms of travel time, most passengers reach Voco Hotel in 15 to 25 minutes under normal conditions. Around prayer times and during peak Umrah weeks, the roads near the Haram get significantly busier, which can push that to 30 or 40 minutes.
It is still a short transfer, but having a pre-booked car means you are moving the moment you walk out of the station rather than spending half that time finding a ride.
Taxi Fare from Makkah Train Station to Voco Hotel
These are the confirmed fares for a private taxi from Makkah Train Station to Voco Hotel with Fater Transport. All prices are per vehicle, not per person.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fare (SAR) |
| Sedan (Camry/Sonata) | Up to 3 passengers | SAR 145 |
| Mini Van | 7-Seater | SAR 175 |
| GMC | 7-Seater | SAR 230 |
| Hiace Microbus | 12-Seater | SAR 230 |
| Coaster | 18-Seater | SAR 345 |
| Bus | 50-Seater | SAR 495 |
The sedan at SAR 145 covers solo travellers and small groups of two or three comfortably. The minivan at SAR 175 is the next step up for families of four to seven, a very modest price increase for noticeably more space.
The GMC and Hiace both land at SAR 230 but serve different needs. The GMC offers premium comfort for up to seven, while the Hiace gives practical space for up to twelve. Larger groups should look at the Coaster or Bus depending on total headcount.
Which Vehicle Should You Book?
Picking the right vehicle for this transfer comes down to your group size and how much luggage you are carrying. For most individual travellers or couples, the sedan handles everything without any issues. It is comfortable for the distance, the luggage fits fine, and SAR 145 is a fair price for a private door-to-door transfer.
Once your group gets to four or more people, the minivan or Hiace starts making more sense than squeezing everyone into a sedan.
A family of six in a minivan at SAR 175 is paying roughly SAR 29 per person for a fully private car, which is hard to argue with. The Coaster is the right call for larger Umrah groups or tour parties that want everyone in one vehicle without splitting across multiple cars.
Why Book with Fater Transport For Makkah Train Station To Voco Hotel?
Walking out of Makkah Train Station and looking for a taxi on the spot is always a gamble. Some drivers outside major stations quote inflated prices to arriving passengers. They know most people just want to get going and are not going to stand there negotiating for ten minutes with luggage in hand. It works in the driver’s favour, not yours.
Fater Transport removes that situation entirely. You book before you travel, the fare is confirmed in writing, and your driver is already waiting at the station when your train pulls in.
You walk out, find your driver, load your bags, and you are at Voco Hotel in under half an hour.
What to Keep in Mind When Booking?
Availability during Ramadan and peak Umrah months moves fast on this route. Voco Hotel is a popular stay for pilgrims. The train station sees heavy foot traffic during these periods, which means vehicles for short hotel transfers get booked up faster than people expect.
Getting in touch with Fater Transport a couple of days before your travel date keeps you from chasing availability at the last minute.
If you are catching a train from Makkah Train Station and need a car from Voco Hotel to the station for the return, book both directions together when you first reach out. Same conversation, same process, and you will not need to think about the return trip while you are already settled in at the hotel.
Book Your Makkah Train Station to Voco Hotel Taxi
Booking with Fater Transport takes a few minutes. Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call with your train arrival time, number of passengers, and any luggage details worth mentioning. We confirm your vehicle and fare right there, so everything is sorted well before you board your train.
Your driver will be at Makkah Train Station waiting with your name. Step off the train, collect your bags, and your ride to Voco Hotel is already taken care of. That is genuinely how this transfer should work, and with Fater Transport, that is how it goes every time.