Overview
Line: Green Line (Line 5)
Location: King Abdulaziz Road, Educational Corridor
Station Type: Major Corridor Station
Station Function
Major corridor station on the Green Line, serving the King Abdulaziz Road axis—a critical educational and cultural corridor.
Geographic Context
Located on the Green Line between Ministry of Education and National Museum, King Abdulaziz Road serves the primary axis of this important corridor featuring educational, cultural, and government facilities.
Corridor Significance
- Major north-south educational corridor
- Educational institutions and facilities
- Government administrative centers
- Cultural and heritage sites
- Commercial and mixed-use district
Passenger Demographics
- Students and academic professionals
- Educational staff and administrators
- Government employees
- Cultural site visitors
- Shopping and leisure visitors
- Business professionals
Connectivity & Transfer Options
Primary Line Service
- Green Line (Line 5): Comprehensive service (King Abdulaziz Road axis)
Major Interchange Stations
- Connection to Blue Line at National Museum interchange
- Transfer to broader metro network via downtown interchanges
Additional Connections
- Bus network integration for broader access
Operational Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Operating Hours | 6:00 AM - Midnight daily |
| Peak Hours Service | Every 3-5 minutes |
| Off-Peak Service | Every 5-7 minutes |
| Educational Calendar Effects | Peak traffic during academic year (Sept-June), reduced during summer breaks |
Station Features
- Educational district-focused design
- Climate control throughout
- Accessibility features
- Information systems with real-time schedules
- Emergency communication
- Academic and cultural information services
Educational Impact
King Abdulaziz Road station improves access to Riyadh's educational institutions:
- Students can commute to educational facilities without personal vehicles
- Educational staff reach academic institutions reliably
- Broader population accesses educational and cultural sites
- Reduces traffic congestion on the critical educational corridor
Fare Information
- Standard Green Line pricing (3-5 SAR typical)
- Pass options available via Nol Card
I'm a student studying along King Abdulaziz Road. How is metro commuting?
Green Line provides direct access along the educational corridor. Journey times vary based on specific institution location. Morning academic traffic (7:00-9:00 AM) shows concentrated student arrivals, with frequent trains accommodating volumes. Evening departures (4:00-6:00 PM) show return pattern as classes conclude. Metro enables affordable student commuting regardless of vehicle ownership.
Are cultural sites accessible from King Abdulaziz Road?
Yes. Green Line provides access to cultural facilities along the corridor including connections to National Museum and nearby heritage sites. The educational and cultural corridor represents Riyadh's intellectual and cultural identity with metro-enabled accessibility for residents and visitors.
Information provided based on Riyadh Metro official sources. Operating schedules and fares subject to change.