Riyadh Metro Guide
Routes, lines, stations, Darb card details, ticket prices, operating notes and practical travel information for residents, expats and visitors in Riyadh.
Ticket Price Helper
Digital Route Map
Ticket Prices
| Pass | Regular | First Class | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour pass | 4 SAR | 10 SAR | Single trip, airport transfer, quick errands |
| 3-day pass | 20 SAR | 50 SAR | Short visit or weekend stay |
| 7-day pass | 40 SAR | 100 SAR | One-week commute or visitor itinerary |
| 30-day pass | 140 SAR | 350 SAR | Daily commuting |
Routes and Lines
Blue Line
North-south city spine linking KAFD, central Riyadh and southern districts.
Connects with major transfer stations including KAFD, National Museum and Qasr Al Hokm.
Red Line
East-west corridor across King Abdullah Road, serving universities, business districts and exhibition areas.
Useful for King Saud University, Al Wurud, Riyadh Exhibition Center and eastern neighborhoods.
Orange Line
Longest metro route, running from the west of Riyadh through the historic center toward the east.
Key for Jeddah Road, Western Station, Qasr Al Hokm, Railway, Al Malaz and An Naseem.
Yellow Line
Airport route connecting KAFD and northern Riyadh with King Khalid International Airport terminals.
Best line for airport access, PNU and Governmental Complex trips.
Green Line
Central government and institutional corridor along King Abdulaziz Road.
Good for ministries and the National Museum transfer area.
Purple Line
Northeast arc connecting KAFD, Ar Rabi, eastern neighborhoods and An Naseem.
Useful for KAFD transfers, Ar Rabi, Al Hamra, Al Yarmuk and King Fahad Stadium.
Station Directory
Darb Card and Payment Options
Darb is the official Riyadh public transport app and card system for metro and buses. You can plan trips, buy or activate tickets, view past trips, locate stations and designated parking areas, and access route information.
- Buy tickets in the Darb app, at ticket vending machines, or at station ticket offices.
- A physical Darb card is reusable and can be purchased once for 10 SAR, then topped up.
- Contactless bank cards and enabled smart devices may be used where accepted at gates or validators.
- Children aged 6 or younger travel free under the official fare rules.
- Eligible students, seniors, passengers with disabilities, cancer patients and martyrs' first-degree relatives can receive a 50% fare discount after validation at a ticket office.
- Use the same public transport ticketing ecosystem for Riyadh Metro and Riyadh Bus trips.
Practical Travel Information
Airport Trips
Use the Yellow Line for King Khalid International Airport stations, including Airport T1-2, Airport T3-4 and Airport T5 where service is available.
Transfers
Plan transfers in Darb before entering the station. Interchange hubs such as KAFD, Qasr Al Hokm and National Museum help connect multiple lines.
Park and Ride
The wider project includes park and ride sites. Darb can help locate project-designated parking areas before you drive to a station.
Accessibility
Stations are designed for safety and comfort, with passenger information systems, air conditioning and support facilities across the network.
Buses
Riyadh Metro is integrated with Riyadh Bus. A 2-hour public transport fare window is useful when combining bus and metro journeys.
Before You Go
Check Darb for live routes, current timing, closures, platform details and ticket activation before starting the trip.