Madinah → Badr · 150 km · half-day round trip · your own pace
Badar Ziyarat Taxi, stand where 313 faced an army.
Badr is the site of the first major battle in Islamic history, where 313 companions faced the Quraysh in 624 CE and the day earned its Quranic name, the Day of Criterion. It sits 150 kilometers from Madinah, too far for apps and guesswork, exactly right for a private Badar ziyarat taxi: SAR 400 round trip for the whole car, an experienced driver on the Badr route, and a safe and pleasant journey to the historic battlefield, the martyrs cemetery and Jabal Malaika, waiting at every stop.
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The route at a glance
Badr ziyarat: distance, time and taxi cost
Badr is approximately 150 kilometers from Madinah, and travel time is about 1 hour and 45 minutes each way on a smooth highway. Standard public transport options to Badr are limited, which is why private transport is recommended.
The full Badr ziyarat journey takes 5 to 6 hours door to door: the drive out, unhurried time at the battlefield, Masjid al-Arish, the martyrs cemetery and Jabal Malaika, and the return.
A private sedan round trip is SAR 400, a fixed fare for the whole vehicle covering the drive, all the waiting and the return. We offer transparent pricing on all our services: no meters, no surprises at the destination.
Book Badr Ziyarat transport 24 to 48 hours in advance, then depart Madinah around 7:00 AM for optimal timing: cool roads out, dhuhr back in Madinah, flexible timing if you prefer.
Your journey, step by step
The Badr ziyarat journey, stop by stop
A half-day pilgrimage to the most significant events of early Islam, in the order the day flows best. Reorder it, add to it, or linger anywhere: the route is yours.
- Pickup in Madinah, around 7:00 AM
Your driver meets you at the hotel at the scheduled time. Most visitors depart Madinah around 7:00 AM for optimal timing; carry water and snacks for the journey, and the trunk carries the rest.
- The Badr route, 150 km of open highway
About 1 hour and 45 minutes through the same country the Muslim community crossed in 624 CE. Experienced drivers ensure the road passes easily, many with Urdu speaking drivers or professional English available on request, a comfort for Turkish pilgrims and every nationality we carry.
- The battlefield and Masjid al-Arish
The historic battlefield is where 313 companions faced the Quraysh, the first major battle in Islamic history and a story of divine intervention. Masjid al-Arish stands where the Prophet's tent was pitched as he prayed for divine help before the fighting began.
- Shuhada al-Badar, the martyrs cemetery
The burial site of fourteen martyrs, the Badr martyrs whose names the Muslim world still recites. The Martyrs' Cemetery at Badr holds immense spiritual significance: offer prayers nearby, make dua from the path, and take your time in spiritual reflection. The driver waits.
- Jabal Malaika and the road home
The Mountains of Angels near the battlefield site carry the tradition of where angels descended, the divine support the Quran describes. A last look, then the pleasant journey back, reaching your Madinah hotel by early afternoon.
Our Badr ziyarat package, the three sites of the battle in one trip
The complete guide to the day in three cards, with the driver waiting at every stop. Sedan SAR 400 round trip, Hyundai Staria SAR 450, Hiace SAR 500, per car with no hidden fees.
Build your own Badr ziyarat journey, get a quote on WhatsApp
Tick the places you want, tell us your group, and the enquiry opens in WhatsApp ready to send. We reply with one fixed price for the whole tour, driver waiting at every stop.
Opens WhatsApp with your list pre-filled. Nothing is booked or charged until we confirm your fixed price.
Makkah ziyarat taxi fare
One well maintained vehicle, one fixed fare, the whole day
All Badr Ziyarat taxis are 100% private with no shared rides: one family or group per vehicle, offering comfortable sedans for up to 4, SUVs for 5-7, and larger vehicles for hajj pilgrims and groups. Every car in the fleet of air conditioned vehicles is well maintained for the highway, and the fixed fare covers fuel, waiting and the round trip with no hidden charges.
SEDAN
Toyota Camry
- Best for Solo travelers
- Passengers 4
- Bags 3
- This route SAR 400
FAMILY VAN
Hyundai Staria
- Best for Small families
- Passengers 7
- Bags 5
- This route SAR 450
SUV
GMC Yukon
- Best for Extra comfort
- Passengers 7
- Bags 5
- This route SAR 600
GROUP VAN
Toyota Hiace
- Best for Large groups
- Passengers 10
- Bags 8
- This route SAR 500
MINIBUS
Toyota Coaster
- Best for Umrah pilgrims
- Passengers 17
- Bags 15
- This route SAR 800
The 7-seat Staria at SAR 450 split across a family works out near SAR 64 per person for the whole 300-kilometer day for the whole tour, less than many pay for a single app ride to one site and back. Hourly extension is 80 SAR for sedans and 100 SAR for vans, agreed with the driver as you go.
Inside the fare
Inside the fare, with no hidden fees or hidden charges
Climb to the Hira Cave, pray at Taneem, sit at Arafat. However long you spend, the vehicle is waiting where you left it, engine and AC ready.
Pickup from your Madinah hotel or nearby areas at the scheduled time, driver contact shared the night before, and you reach every destination promptly.
All inside the number. No hidden charges appear at the hotel door.
Ask when you book. Tell us your bag count too and we send the right vehicle type.
Private taxi services offer flexible itineraries: comfortably explore at your pace: linger at the cemetery, add the Well of Badr, or leave earlier. Wheelchair loading assistance for elderly pilgrims included, and drivers are familiar with major pilgrimage sites in Badr.
Nothing charged when you book. Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pick up.
Compare your options
Every way to reach Badr from Madinah, honestly compared
Visiting Badr is different from city ziyarat: 150 km out means the vehicle question decides the whole day. The sites are free; what you buy is the road, the waiting and the return. One question separates the options: at a battlefield with no taxi rank, how do you get home?
| OPTION | TRAVEL TIME | TYPICAL COST | WAITS AT EACH SITE? | THE CATCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private ziyarat taxi, pre booked | 3 to 5 hours | SAR 400 fixed, round trip | Yes, at every one | Costs more than app rides taken one at a time, until you count all the stops. One vehicle, one driver, your own pace, and nobody else's schedule inside the car. |
| Uber or Careem, site by site | Longer than it sounds | 5-6 separate fares | No | Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem work well inside Madinah, but coverage on the Badr route is thin to none. Even if a driver accepts the trip out, finding a return ride from a battlefield with no rank is a gamble not worth 150 kilometers. |
| Street taxi, negotiated | As agreed, roughly | Whatever you negotiate | If agreed, verbally | Street-side taxis outside Masjid an-Nabawi will quote for Badr after negotiation, and the waiting-and-return part of the deal exists only as a promise. At 150 km out, you find out which kind of driver you got at the worst possible place to find out. |
| Hotel transport desk | 3 to 5 hours | Our kind of tour, plus margin | Usually yes | Booking through hotel concierges is a common way to secure reliable drivers, and safety and convenience are prioritized. The desk simply adds its commission to a service like this one. |
| Group bus tour | Half a day, fixed | Cheapest per seat | On its schedule | Fine for solo travelers on a budget. Standard public transport options to Badr are limited, and any bus decides how long the cemetery gets, departs from a station meeting point rather than your hotel, and forty strangers share your quietest moments. |
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Three things worth knowing before you fly
Planning the day
- Book Badr Ziyarat transport 24 to 48 hours in advance; depart around 7:00 AM
- Carry water and snacks; the pilgrimage takes 5 to 6 hours door to door
- The Battle of Badr occurred in 624 CE; reading the story the night before transforms the visit
- Badr symbolizes courage and divine support, and the day rewards unhurried spiritual reflection
At the sites
- The area includes historic landmarks like the Martyrs’ Graves and the Well of Badr
- At the martyrs cemetery, dua from the path, voices low, photography kept away
- Turkish pilgrims, and pilgrims traveling from every land, reflect on the Sahabah sacrifices here
- The battlefield has great historical significance and no shade: hats and water in summer
Combining trips
- Most pilgrims combine Badr with a Madinah ziyarat day: Quba and Uhud one day, Badr the next
- A round trip is standard; one-way drops toward Jeddah Airport can be quoted too
- Umrah pilgrims heading to Makkah after can route via Bir Ali for ihram
- Our reliable Umrah taxi service covers all of it as one booking, one taxi company, one WhatsApp thread
Questions
Badar ziyarat taxi, answered
How much does a taxi cost from Madinah to Badar?
Our private Badar ziyarat taxi is SAR 400 round trip for the sedan, with the Hyundai Staria at SAR 450, the Hiace at SAR 500 and larger vehicles for groups quoted on request. Among affordable taxi services on this route, ours fixes the taxi fare for the whole car, covers roughly four hours of driving plus all the waiting at the sites, and there are no hidden fees.
How long does the Badr ziyarat take?
Badr is approximately 150 kilometers from Madinah and traveling there takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes each way. With unhurried time at the battlefield, Masjid al-Arish, the martyrs cemetery and Jabal Malaika, the whole journey runs 5 to 6 hours door to door.
What will I see in Badr?
The historic battlefield where 313 companions faced the Quraysh in the first major battle in Islamic history, Masjid al-Arish where the Prophet's tent was pitched, Shuhada al-Badar where fourteen martyrs rest, and the Mountains of Angels near the battlefield site. The area also includes the Well of Badr and other historic landmarks.
When should I leave, and how do I book?
Depart Madinah around 7:00 AM for optimal timing and book taxi transport 24 to 48 hours in advance. Send your hotel, date and passenger count on WhatsApp; we confirm the fixed fare and the driver contact, with no deposit and payment after the trip.
Is Uber cheaper than taxis in Saudi Arabia?
Inside cities, often yes. On the Badr route the question barely applies: app coverage out there is thin to none, and the real risk is the return leg from a site with no taxi rank. A fixed round trip with a driver who waits is the only version of this day without a gamble in the middle.
Which taxi service is best in Saudi Arabia?
The best taxi company for you is the one that passes three tests: a licence you can verify, a fixed fare in writing before you ride, and reviews readable at their source. Hujjaj Umrah Taxi is Ministry of Hajj and Umrah registered, on Nusuk, and holds 4.9 from 146 Tripadvisor reviews with 5.0 on Google, providing taxi services across Makkah, Madinah and the Badr route.
How much is 1 km in a taxi?
City app rides in Saudi Arabia work out around 2 to 3 SAR per kilometer with a minimum fare. Long trips flip the math: our SAR 400 Badr round trip covers roughly 300 kilometers plus hours of waiting, closer to 1.3 SAR per kilometer, which is why intercity ziyarat is priced per trip, not per meter.
How much does a taxi cost in Riyadh?
Riyadh city rides run 15 to 50 SAR by distance, with airport runs 60 to 100 SAR. Different market, same advice we give for the holy cities: agree the fare before the wheels move, or book fixed.
Can I combine Badr with Madinah ziyarat or a Makkah transfer?
Yes, and most visitors do: pilgrims combine a Madinah ziyarat day covering Quba, Qiblatain and Uhud with Badr the following morning. Continuing to Makkah for Umrah pilgrimages afterward, we route via Bir Ali for ihram, all our services under one booking.
Is the trip suitable for elderly pilgrims and families?
Yes. All Badr Ziyarat taxis are 100% private with no shared rides, drivers assist with wheelchair loading for elderly pilgrims, vehicles are air conditioned for the highway, and private taxis ensure comfort and privacy for families and groups the entire way. The walking at each site is short and flat.
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SAR 250from · half day · per car
Taxi Service in Makkah
Hotel to Haram trips at prayer times, and Masjid Ayesha at Taneem.
Fixed ratesconfirmed before you travel
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The reverse leg, with the miqat stop at Dhul Hulayfah built in.
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Fixed ratesper car, never per seat
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Fixed ratesper car, never per seat
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Corniche, Al Balad and airport runs, any hour of the day.
Fixed ratesconfirmed before you travel
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Fixed ratesconfirmed before you travel
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Fixed ratesconfirmed before you travel
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Fixed ratesconfirmed before you travel
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SAR 250fixed · sedan · per carBook your Badar ziyarat taxi for your dates
Booking a Badar ziyarat taxi service is done via WhatsApp in 3 easy steps: message us, receive your quote, and pay after the tour. No advance deposit is required, cancellation is free up to 12 hours before, and a professional service handles the rest. Stress free, from your hotel door and back to it.