Welcome to Riyadh Metro
Navigate Riyadh with ease and efficiency using the Riyadh Metro Map, and experience the modern and sustainable public transportation
Plan Your JourneyRiyadh Metro, or metro train, is the longest driverless rapid transit system serving the kingdom’s capital. It is part of the Riyadh public transport project, which aims to build, operate, and develop a world-class rapid transportation network. The Riyadh Metro was inaugurated by His Highness King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on November 27, 2024.
It consists of six color-coded lines and 85 stations spanning a 176 km-long track. Regular service started on the Blue, Purple, and Yellow lines on 1 December 2024. The Red and Green lines opened on 15 December, and the final Orange line will open on 5 January 2025. The complete high-resolution Riyadh Metro Map with all lines and stations is given below. You can download the Riyad Metro Map pdf for free.
Riyadh Metro Map, Click to Enlarge
According to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), the Riyadh metro is capable of transporting 3.6 million passengers per day. The metro network covers densely populated areas and connects the main points such as hospitals, universities, shopping malls, employment centers, and government offices. The metro network directly connects Riyadh’s major hubs, linking King Khalid International Airport, King Abdullah Financial District, universities, downtown, and the public transit center.
Riyadh Metro Lines
Riyadh Metro consists of six color-coded lines: Blue (Line 1), Red (Line 2), Orange (Line 3), Yellow (Line 4), Green (Line 5), and Purple (Line 6). To facilitate residents and visitors, 85 metro stations are distributed along the 176km metro track at key points.
Blue Line
Provides services between SAB Bank and Ad Dar Al Baida
Red Line
Provides services between King Saud University and King Fahad Sport City
Orange Line
Provides services between Jeddah Road and Khashm Al An
Yellow Line
Provides services between Airport T1-2 and King Abdullah Financial District
Green Line
Provides services between Ministry of Education and National Museum
Purple Line
Provides services between King Abdullah Financial District and An Naseem
Riyadh Metro Ticket Pricing
If you want to plan a trip on the newly launched driverless metro, you will obviously need a ticket. Riyadh Metro tickets are divided into four categories based on the duration of the pass. The short-term pass is valid for 2 hours, while the long-term passes are valid for three days, a week, and a month, depending on the price. The pricing for all available ticket options is provided below.
Ticket Options
- Unlimited rides for 2 hours
- Expire after 2 hours
- Can be use both Bus and Metro
- Unlimited daily rides
- All routes included
- validity 3 days
- 7 days unlimited travel
- All routes included
- Best for commuters
- 30 days unlimited travel
- All routes included
- Best for daily riders
Tickets for the metro can be purchased through Darb App, which is available on Android and Apple. With this App, you can buy QR-based metro tickets, and plan your journey with different transportation modes like bus, metro, car on demand, bus on demand, and much more. A step-by-step guide on how to use and buy tickets through the Darb App can be found here on ‘How to buy metro tickets’.
Riyadh Metro Operating Hours (Timetable)
The Riyadh metro operates daily from 6 AM to midnight, ensuring service availability during business hours and throughout the day. The metro opens at 6 AM and closes at 12 AM. This comprehensive operating schedule makes it easy for the residents and tourists to plan their trips, whether they’re going to work in the morning or entertainment in the evening.
Features of Riyadh Metro
Modern Design
Comfortable Advanced driverless metro cars
Environment Friendly
Clean and eco-friendly design, stations mostly operated on renewable energy
Safety and Security
Enhanced safety and security measures across all stations and trains
Parking
19 modern and large parking locations with 400-600 car capacity throughout the metro network
Key Stations of Riyadh Metro
The Riyadh metro stations are fully equipped with all facilities providing comfort and safety to the passengers. They are all air-conditioned and have internet facilities. Among the 85 metro stations, four main stations are located at the intersection of metro lines and the bus network. In these four stations, there are parking lots, shops, and ticket outlets. These stations include: