New Makkah Bus Route Links Grand Mosque to Hira Cultural District

A new public bus route has been introduced in Makkah, providing a direct connection between Masjid al-Haram and the Hira Cultural District. The service has been added to the Makkah Bus network to serve passengers travelling between the Grand Mosque area and the cultural destination.

According to an official report, the route links stops near the Grand Mosque with those serving the Hira Cultural District, creating a defined public transport option for visitors moving between the two locations. The addition expands access to the district by integrating it into existing bus operations across the city.

The Hira Cultural District is positioned as a visitor destination hosting cultural experiences and exhibitions, and forms part of Makkah’s wider tourism and cultural offering. The new route is intended to support visitor movement by providing a scheduled, direct bus link from the city’s central religious site.

The service operates within the Makkah Bus public transport system and is part of broader efforts to connect key locations across the city through public transport.