Riyadh Metro and bus fare calculator
Riyadh Metro and bus tickets are sold by time, not distance: SAR 4 covers 2 hours of travel, and passes cover 3, 7 or 30 days. Enter how many days you’ll travel to find the cheapest ticket.
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Cheapest option
SAR 36
1 × 3-day pass + 4 × 2-hour ticket
Buying a 2-hour ticket for every trip would cost SAR 40, so this saves SAR 4.
Assumes you travel on consecutive days. Every ticket covers both the Metro and buses, with free changes. The Darb card itself costs SAR 10, or buy tickets in the Darb app.
Riyadh Metro and bus ticket prices
| Ticket | Standard | First Class |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour ticket | SAR 4 | SAR 10 |
| 3-day pass | SAR 20 | SAR 50 |
| 7-day pass | SAR 40 | SAR 100 |
| 30-day pass | SAR 140 | SAR 350 |
The Darb card costs SAR 10 and lasts 5 years. Prices checked 11 October 2026; they can change, so check the Darb app or call 19933 for the latest.
More about paying in Riyadh
- Darb card guide: where to buy, top-up and balance check.
- Riyadh Metro lines and stations.
- Riyadh bus network and all bus routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow much is the Riyadh Metro fare?
SAR 4 for a 2-hour ticket, which covers any Metro and bus trips in those 2 hours, including changes. First Class costs SAR 10.
QIs the Riyadh bus fare the same as the Metro?
Yes. The same Darb tickets and passes cover the Metro and Riyadh buses, and you can change between them on one ticket.
QHow much is the Riyadh Metro monthly pass?
SAR 140 for 30 days in Standard class and SAR 350 in First Class. There are also 3-day (SAR 20) and 7-day (SAR 40) passes.
QWhen is a pass cheaper than 2-hour tickets?
Two trips a day on 2-hour tickets cost SAR 8 a day. Over 3 days that is SAR 24, more than the SAR 20 3-day pass. For a month of commuting, the SAR 140 pass is cheaper once you travel on more than about 17 days.
QDo students and seniors get a discount?
Students, people over 60 and people with disabilities get 50% off passes with proof of eligibility. Young children travel free; ask at the ticket office for the age limit.