The Darb App in Riyadh: Complete Tourist Guide (Metro, Bus & More

The Darb App in Riyadh: A Complete Tourist Guide

Plan trips, buy tickets, and ride Riyadh’s Metro & Bus with ease — English interface included.

⬇ Google Play ⬇ App Store QR ticketsApple Pay / MadaEnglish UI

What is Darb?

Darb is Riyadh’s official journey‑planning and ticketing app for the Riyadh Metro and Riyadh Bus (incl. Bus on Demand). Plan door‑to‑door trips, buy/activate tickets, and navigate the network in real time — all in one place.

Trip planning Mobile tickets Live arrivals Route maps

Why tourists should install Darb on day one

• All‑in‑one navigation: Metro + Bus with live arrivals and walking times.
• Mobile ticketing: Buy passes; scan the QR at metro gates / on buses.
• English support: Full English UI and stop/station info.
• Contactless: Tap with Apple Pay (Express Mode) or bank/Mada card.

Unified ticketing — Metro and Bus on one ticket/card

The fare system is unified: your Darb QR e‑ticket or a reloaded Darb Card works on both Riyadh Metro and Riyadh Bus. Tap/scan the same ticket to enter metro gates and validate on buses. If you start a trip with Apple Pay on your phone, finish with the same device to avoid duplicate charges.

Riyadh Metro & Bus Network

High‑level network view for orientation.

Detailed Riyadh Metro map with color‑coded lines.

KAFD Station — From Design to Reality

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Drag the handle to compare the concept render and the built station.

Inside Riyadh Metro

Spacious interiors with clear signage and priority seating.

Riyadh Bus

City‑wide coverage with trunk, express, and feeder routes.

Getting started (step by step)

1. Download Darb (links above) and switch to English if needed.
2. Enter your destination; Darb suggests the fastest metro+bus combo with walking times.
3. Buy a ticket or pass in Tickets, then Activate before entering the gate or boarding.
4. Alternatively, tap to pay with Apple Pay (Express Mode) or a bank/Mada card — use the same device for entry/exit.
5. Ride with confidence; most stations have bilingual signage and staff.

Pro Tip: Starting with Apple Pay on iPhone? Finish with the same iPhone to avoid duplicate charges.

Ticket prices (valid on Metro & Bus)

2‑hour ticketSAR 4

3‑day passSAR 20

7‑day passSAR 40

30‑day passSAR 140

First Class tiers are available at higher prices. Always check the Tickets screen in Darb for current fares.

💱 Currency to SAR Converter

Amount

From USD — US Dollar EUR — Euro GBP — British Pound AED — UAE Dirham KWD — Kuwaiti Dinar Bahraini Dinar — BHD Qatari Riyal — QAR Omani Rial — OMR Indian Rupee — INR Pakistani Rupee — PKR

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Live rate via exchangerate.host (auto). Falls back to saved rates if offline.

Practical tips for tourists

• Airport: Use Darb from KKIA (Line 4) to reach your hotel; activate a pass on arrival.
• Language & wayfinding: Switch Darb to English; stations/stops have bilingual signage.
• Accessibility: Step‑free access at most stations; Darb can suggest accessible routes.
• If your phone dies: Use a Darb Card or tap a bank card; your app tickets will re‑sync later.
• Support: Ticket offices and in‑app help links are available city‑wide.