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Riyadh Metro
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About Riyadh Metro
The Riyadh Metro’s six lines, Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Purple, with 85 stations over 176 km, have all been open since the Orange Line opened in January 2025. It is part of Riyadh Public Transport, with buses and rapid-transit routes.
Why it's on our list
- Status: Open
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Riyadh Metro before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Riyadh Metro are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- King Abdullah Financial DistrictBluePurpleYellow300 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Kingdom Centre6.9 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 24 min
- At-Turaif, Diriyah7.7 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 25 min
- The National Museum15 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- The Masmak17 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- King Khalid International Airport23 kmCar or taxi 55 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)16 kmCar or taxi 43 min