Lines and stations
The six lines are colour coded. Blue (Line 1) runs north to south along Olaya and Batha. Red (Line 2) runs east to west along King Abdullah Road. Orange (Line 3) is the longest line and follows Madinah Road across the city. Yellow (Line 4) is the airport line. Green (Line 5) follows King Abdulaziz Road. Purple (Line 6) arcs through the north-east.
Blue, Yellow and Purple opened on 1 December 2024. Red and Green followed on 15 December 2024, and Orange on 5 January 2025. KAFD is a major interchange served by several lines.
The Yellow Line has stations at the airport terminals, so you can reach the city by metro after landing.
Tickets and fares
A standard ticket costs SAR 4 and gives unlimited rides for two hours, including transfers to Riyadh buses. First Class costs SAR 10 for two hours.
Passes cost SAR 20 for 3 days, SAR 40 for 7 days and SAR 140 for 30 days in standard class. First Class passes cost SAR 50, 100 and 350. Children aged 6 and under ride free. Students, seniors and people with disabilities can get 50% off after registering at a ticket office. Fares can change.
How to pay
Buy tickets in the Darb app, which gives you a QR code for the gates. You can also buy a reusable Darb card for SAR 10 and top it up, use ticket machines and offices at stations, or tap a contactless bank card or phone where accepted.
The Darb app also plans journeys and shows live updates for metro and bus.
Tips for travellers
On Fridays service starts later, around 10 am. Hours can change in Ramadan, Eid and on holidays, so check Darb before late trips.
Food and drink are not allowed unless in closed containers.
The Riyadh bus network shares the same tickets. Customer care is 19933.
Last checked: October 2026. Fares and timetables change, so confirm on the official website before you travel.
