KAFD to Diriyah by metro
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From KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District), take the Blue Line, then the Red Line to King Saud University, the nearest station to Diriyah: about 27–35 minutes with 1 change, SAR 4 for a 2-hour ticket. From there continue by taxi or bus.
From KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District) to Diriyah
27–35 min · 1 change · 7 min walking · SAR 4
Blue Line Red Line
- Go to KAFD~7 min from KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District), estimated from the distance on the map
- Take the Blue Line towards Ad Dar Al BaidaBoard at KAFD · 4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at stc
- Change to the Red LineFollow the Red Line signs inside stc · ~4 min
- Take the Red Line towards King Saud University4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at King Saud University
- DiriyahNot within walking distance of the metro: from King Saud University continue by bus or taxi.
Fare
| 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 |
One 2-hour ticket covers any number of rides and transfers on the metro and Riyadh buses. Children under 6 travel free with an adult.
Return trip
From Diriyah to KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District)
27–35 min · 1 change · 7 min walking · SAR 4
Red Line Blue Line
- Go to King Saud UniversityNot within walking distance of the metro: from King Saud University continue by bus or taxi.
- Take the Red Line towards King Fahad StadiumBoard at King Saud University · 4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at stc
- Change to the Blue LineFollow the Blue Line signs inside stc · ~4 min
- Take the Blue Line towards SAB Bank4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at KAFD
- Walk to KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District)~7 min, estimated from the distance on the map
Opening hours
| Days | First | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Sat–Thu | 05:30 | 00:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 | 00:00 |
These are published service hours, not last-train times. Depending on direction, the last train through a station can leave well before closing; late in the evening check the station screens or the darb app. Hours change during Ramadan and on public holidays.