Riyadh Metro & Bus: Complete Guide 2025 | Lines, Routes, Fares & Smart Card
🚇 Riyadh Metro & Bus Network
Complete Guide to Saudi Arabia’s Capital Public Transport 2025
📅 Updated: December 13, 2025 | 🚇 6 Metro Lines | 🚌 80+ Bus Routes | 🎫 Smart Card System
✅ Riyadh’s Revolutionary Public Transport: The Riyadh Metro, which opened in December 2024, is the world’s longest fully automated driverless metro system with 176 kilometers, 85 stations, and 6 color-coded lines. Integrated with an extensive bus network of 80+ routes and 2,860 stops, Riyadh’s public transport represents Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 commitment to sustainable urban mobility. This guide covers everything you need to know about using the Metro and buses in Riyadh!
📋 Riyadh Public Transport Quick Facts
| 🚇 Metro System: | 6 Lines, 85 Stations, 176 km |
| 🚌 Bus Network: | 80+ Routes, 2,860 Stops |
| 🎫 Payment: | Smart Card (SAR 3.15-3.45) |
| 📅 Metro Opened: | December 1, 2024 (Lines 1,4,6) |
| 🏢 Operator: | Capital Metro Company (CAMCO) |
| 🤖 Technology: | Fully automated, driverless |
| 📱 Apps: | Riyadh Bus App, Metro App |
🚇 Riyadh Metro – World’s Longest Driverless System
🌟 Revolutionary Metro Network
The Riyadh Metro is a groundbreaking achievement in urban transport, featuring fully automated, driverless trains operating across six color-coded lines. The system opened in phases starting December 2024.
🔵 Line 1 (Blue Line)
Route: Olaya – Al Batha
Length: 38 km
Stations: 22
Status: Opened December 1, 2024
🔴 Line 2 (Red Line)
Route: King Abdullah Financial District – King Khalid International Airport
Length: 25.3 km
Stations: 14
Status: Opened December 15, 2024
🟠 Line 3 (Orange Line)
Route: North-South Corridor
Length: 40.7 km
Stations: 22
Status: Opened January 5, 2025
🟡 Line 4 (Yellow Line)
Route: East-West Link
Length: 29.6 km
Stations: 15
Status: Opened December 1, 2024
🟢 Line 5 (Green Line)
Route: Circular Route
Length: 12.9 km
Stations: 7
Status: Opened December 15, 2024
🟣 Line 6 (Purple Line)
Route: Abdulrahman bin Auf – Al Hair
Length: 29.4 km
Stations: 12
Status: Opened December 1, 2024
🏢 Major Metro Integration Hubs
🌟 4 Main Transit Hubs
- 🏢 King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD): Major business hub, multiple line interchange
- 📡 STC Station: Central transit point, bus integration
- 🏛️ Qasr Al Hokm: Historic center, cultural district
- 🚉 Western Station: Western gateway, park & ride facilities
🚌 Riyadh Bus Network
🚍 Comprehensive Bus System
Riyadh’s bus network complements the Metro with 80+ routes, 2,860 bus stops, and 842 modern buses, providing seamless integration across the city.
🚌 BRT Routes (3 Routes)
Bus Rapid Transit: 85 km of dedicated lanes
Features: High-frequency, express service
Coverage: Major corridors
🏘️ Community Lines (19 Routes)
Coverage: 910 km across residential areas
Purpose: Local neighborhood connectivity
Frequency: Regular service throughout the day
🚇 Feeder Lines (58 Routes)
Coverage: 835 km
Purpose: Metro station connections
Integration: Seamless transfers to Metro and BRT
💳 Smart Card & Payment System
🎫 How to Pay
💳 Smart Card System
Required for all travel – Cash not accepted on buses or Metro
| Single Trip: | SAR 3.15 (Bus) / SAR 3.45 (Metro) |
| Purchase: | Vending machines, bus drivers, online |
| Top-up: | Riyadh Bus App, vending machines, retailers |
📱 Mobile Apps
- 📲 Riyadh Bus App: Route planning, real-time tracking, ticket purchase
- 🚇 Metro App: Metro schedules, station info, journey planner
- 💳 Payment: Mada, Visa, SADAD accepted
🕐 Operating Hours
⏰ Service Hours
| 🚇 Metro: | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| 🚌 Buses: | Varies by route (most 6 AM – 11 PM) |
| 🚌 BRT: | High frequency during peak hours |
| 📅 Service Days: | Daily (7 days/week) |
💡 Passenger Tips
- 💳 Get Smart Card First: Required for all travel, no cash accepted
- 📱 Download Apps: Riyadh Bus and Metro apps essential
- 🗺️ Plan Your Route: Use apps to find best Metro/bus combinations
- 🚇 Metro is Driverless: Fully automated, safe and efficient
- 🎫 Tap In/Out: Always validate your card
- 🕐 Avoid Peak Hours: 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM can be crowded
- ❄️ Air-Conditioned: All Metro trains and buses have AC
- ♿ Accessible: Wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout
- 🎒 Luggage Allowed: Space available on Metro and buses
- 🚫 No Eating/Drinking: Not permitted on Metro or buses
- 📸 Photography: Generally allowed but respect privacy
- 🌐 WiFi: Available at major Metro stations
🌟 Key Benefits
- 🌍 Reduces Traffic: 250,000 fewer daily car trips
- 🌱 Eco-Friendly: Significant reduction in air pollutants
- ⚡ Fast & Efficient: Driverless Metro, dedicated BRT lanes
- 💰 Affordable: SAR 3.15-3.45 per trip
- 🔗 Integrated: Seamless Metro-bus connections
- 🤖 Modern Technology: World-class automated system
- 🏙️ Vision 2030: Part of Saudi Arabia’s modernization
📞 Official Contact & Resources
ℹ️ Quick Info
Lines: 6 Metro + 80+ Bus
Stations: 85 Metro + 2,860 Bus
Opened: December 2024
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Updated: December 13, 2025 | Sources: Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), Capital Metro Company (CAMCO), official transport authorities. This is the most comprehensive Riyadh Metro and bus guide online. For real-time updates, schedules, and service information, visit rcrc.gov.sa or download the official Riyadh Bus and Metro apps.
