Frequently Asked Questions

Ticket prices are unified for both the Metro and Bus. A standard 2-Hour Pass costs SAR 4. Longer passes are available:

• 3-Day Pass: SAR 20
• 7-Day Pass: SAR 40
• 30-Day Pass: SAR 140

For First Class, prices are higher (e.g., SAR 10 for a 2-hour pass).

You can pay using the darb app, ticket vending machines at stations, or directly at the gate using a contactless bank card or smartphone (Apple Pay/Mada). If you prefer a physical reusable card, the darb card costs a one-time fee of SAR 10.

Yes, children aged 6 and under travel for free on both the Riyadh Metro and Riyadh Bus networks. Discounts (typically 50%) are also available for students and seniors upon registration and verification in the darb app.

Riyadh Metro operates daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Midnight).
Riyadh Bus operates daily from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Midnight).
Note that while the system stays open until midnight, the last bus for some routes may depart around 11:30 PM.

During Ramadan, services extend late into the night. The schedule (based on 2025 references) is:

• Sunday – Thursday: 8:15 AM – 2:59 AM
• Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:59 AM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:59 AM

Bus on Demand is a ride-sharing service for the "first and last mile." To use it:

1. Download the darb app.
2. Select "Bus on Demand" and book your pickup/drop-off.
3. Go to the nearby virtual stop shown in the app.

The standard fare starts at SAR 4 or is included if you have an active pass.

The service operates in specific residential zones that may be far from main lines, including Al-Narjiss, Al-Ghadir, Al-Yarmouk, Tuwaiq, and Cordoba. You can check the darb app for the full list of active zones.