Riyadh Metro Line 3 (Orange Line): The Complete 2026 Guide
Dear All, here are the details about the Riyadh Metro Line 3 (Orange Line) known as Line 3, the Orange Line, is the longest line on the Riyadh Metro — 40.7 km from Jeddah Road in the west to Khashm Al An in the east, across 22 stations. It was also the last of the six lines to open, on 5 January 2025, completing the network and confirming Riyadh Metro’s Guinness World Record for the longest fully automated driverless metro network.
This guide covers every station on Line 3 in order, where to change for Line 1 and Line 6, the confirmed journey times between stations, and the fare and operating hours.
Line 3 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Line | Line 3 — Orange Line |
| Route | Jeddah Road ↔ Khashm Al An |
| Length | 40.7 km (25.3 miles) — the longest of the six lines |
| Stations | 22 |
| Opened | 5 January 2025 — the last of the six lines to open, completing the network |
| Interchanges | Qasr Al-Hokm (Line 1) · An Naseem (Line 6) |
| Alignment | Runs along Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Road and Prince Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Awwal Road; elevated viaduct through Jarir District and Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, deep underground through the historically dense Al Malaz district |
| Fare | SAR 4 for a 2-hour Regular ticket (SAR 10 First Class), covering unlimited transfers across the whole metro and bus network within the ticket’s validity |
| Operating hours | Saturday–Thursday 5:30 AM–midnight; Friday 10:00 AM–midnight |
| Trains | Fully automated and driverless |
| Operator | Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) |
| Customer service | 19933 (Riyadh public transport) |
Line 3 Route Map
See the full Line 3 corridor on Google Maps, from Jeddah Road in the west to Khashm Al An in the east:
Open the Line 3 route on Google Maps →
Or view it embedded directly on this page:
Quick links to the two interchange stations on Google Maps:
Qasr Al-Hokm ·
An Naseem
Why Line 3 Matters for Visitors and Commuters
Line 3 crosses the entire city east–west, tying together the western districts around Jeddah Road and Tuwaiq, the Western Station transport hub, historic central Riyadh at Qasr Al-Hokm, a direct connection to the Dammam–Riyadh intercity railway at Railway station, and the dense Al Malaz district before climbing back onto a viaduct toward Harun Ar Rashid Road and the eastern district of Khashm Al An.
Line 3 opened in five stages rather than all at once. Its very first stretch, opened ahead of the rest, covered just five stations — Jeddah Road, Tuwaiq, Ad Douh, Harun Ar Rashid Road and An Naseem — with the stations in between filled in as later phases opened, right through to the full line’s completion on 5 January 2025.
Full Station List: Line 3 (Orange Line)
All 22 stations on Line 3, in order from west to east. Interchange stations are marked.
- Jeddah Road — western terminus
- Tuwaiq
- Ad Douh
- Western Station — interchange with BRT Line 12 and Community Bus route 730 (Blue)
- Aishah bint Abi Bakr Street — connects to Community Bus route 11 (Green)
- Dhahrat Al-Badiah — connects to Community Bus route 13 (Green)
- Sultanah — connects to Community Bus route 15 (Purple)
- Al-Jarradiyah — connects to Community Bus route 17 (Purple)
- Courts Complex
- Qasr Al-Hokm — interchange with Line 1 (Blue); also connects to BRT Line 28, in the heart of historic Riyadh
- Al-Hilla
- Al-Margab
- As Salhiyah
- First Industrial City
- Railway — a deep underground station connecting to the Dammam–Riyadh intercity railway line
- Al-Malaz — connects to BRT Salahuddin Al Ayubi Line 16; the line runs deep underground here through a long-established, densely built district
- Jarir District — the line climbs back up to viaduct level here
- Al-Rajhi Grand Mosque
- Harun Ar Rashid Road
- An Naseem — interchange with Line 6 (Purple); also connects to BRT Line 21 and Line 12
- Hassan Bin Thabit Street — connects to Community Bus route 540 (Blue)
- Khashm Al-An — eastern terminus
Interchanges: Where to Change Trains on Line 3
Qasr Al-Hokm — change for Line 1 (Blue)
In the heart of historic Riyadh. Line 1 continues north toward Al Bat’ha, National Museum and KAFD, or south toward Al Owd and Ad Dar Al Baida.
An Naseem — change for Line 6 (Purple)
Line 6 runs from here toward Al Hamra, Al Yarmuk and ultimately KAFD in the other direction.
Journey Time Between Stations
Confirmed segment-by-segment travel times for the sections of Line 3 where they’re published. A complete adjacent-station table for every one of the 22 stops isn’t published in the sources checked — use the darb app’s trip planner for a precise estimate on any segment not listed here.
| From | To | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dhahrat Al-Badiah | Sultanah | 5 min |
| Sultanah | Al-Jarradiyah | 2 min |
| Al-Jarradiyah | Courts Complex | 3 min |
| Courts Complex | Qasr Al-Hokm | 1 min |
| Qasr Al-Hokm | Al-Hilla | 1 min |
| Al-Hilla | Al-Margab | 1 min |
| Al-Margab | As Salhiyah | 1 min |
| Railway | Al-Malaz | 2 min |
| Al-Malaz | Jarir District | 3 min |
| Jarir District | Al-Rajhi Grand Mosque | 3 min |
| Al-Rajhi Grand Mosque | Harun Ar Rashid Road | 3 min |
| Harun Ar Rashid Road | An Naseem | 5 min |
Fares and Tickets
Line 3 uses the same network-wide fare as every other Riyadh Metro and bus route:
| Ticket | Regular | First Class |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | SAR 4 | SAR 10 |
| 3 days | SAR 20 | SAR 50 |
| 7 days | SAR 40 | SAR 100 |
| 30 days | SAR 140 | SAR 350 |
| Annual | SAR 1,260 | SAR 3,150 |
The 2-hour ticket is time-based, not per-journey: it covers unlimited transfers between metro lines and eligible bus routes within its two-hour validity window. Children aged 6 and under travel free with an accompanying adult. Tickets can be bought through the darb app, at station ticket machines, or at station ticket offices, which can also issue and top up a reloadable darb card.
Operating Hours and Frequency
- Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 AM to midnight
- Friday: 10:00 AM to midnight
Hours can change during Ramadan, Eid and major public events, so check the current schedule before planning a late-night or early-Friday trip.
Three Things Worth Knowing About Line 3
- Line 3 is the network’s longest line at 40.7 km, and it was the last to open — its completion on 5 January 2025 is what finished the full six-line network and confirmed Riyadh Metro’s Guinness World Record.
- Railway station is a deep underground stop that connects directly to the Dammam–Riyadh intercity railway line, making Line 3 the most useful metro line if you’re arriving in Riyadh by train from the Eastern Province.
- The line’s elevation changes to serve the city’s geography and history: it runs on an elevated viaduct through Jarir District and Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, then drops into deep tunnel through Al-Malaz, one of Riyadh’s older, more densely built districts.
Getting to Historic Riyadh via Line 3
Qasr Al-Hokm station sits right in the historic centre of Riyadh, within walking distance of Qasr Al-Hokm Palace, the Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, Al Masmak and the traditional souq area. If you’re coming from elsewhere on the network, change onto Line 3 at Qasr Al-Hokm’s own Line 1 interchange, or ride Line 3 directly if you’re already west or east of the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions About Riyadh Metro Line 3
How long is Line 3?
40.7 km, making it the longest of the Riyadh Metro’s six lines, with 22 stations between Jeddah Road and Khashm Al An.
When did Line 3 open?
5 January 2025, the last of the six lines to open — its completion finished the full Riyadh Metro network.
What are the operating hours of Line 3?
Saturday to Thursday from 5:30 AM to midnight, and Friday from 10:00 AM to midnight.
Where can I change from Line 3 to another line?
At two stations: Qasr Al-Hokm for Line 1, and An Naseem for Line 6.
Does Line 3 connect to the intercity railway?
Yes, at Railway station, a deep underground stop that connects directly to the Dammam–Riyadh intercity line.
Did all of Line 3 open at once?
No. It opened in stages — the first five stations were Jeddah Road, Tuwaiq, Ad Douh, Harun Ar Rashid Road and An Naseem, with the remaining stations added in later phases through to the full line’s completion on 5 January 2025.
How much does a ticket cost?
SAR 4 for a 2-hour Regular ticket, or SAR 10 for First Class, both valid for unlimited transfers across the metro and bus network within the two-hour window.
Is Line 3 underground or elevated?
Both. It runs on an elevated viaduct through Jarir District and Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, and in deep tunnel through the older, densely built Al-Malaz district.
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Planning a trip that covers more than one Gulf city? Our sister guide at KuwaitBusRoute.blogspot.com covers Kuwait’s city bus network route by route, and indianinQ8.com’s Saudi bus routes directory covers the local bus networks that connect to this metro system. See also our guides to Line 1 (Blue), which meets Line 3 at Qasr Al-Hokm, and Line 2 (Red).
Sources: Station list, interchanges and journey times from riyadhmetro.org’s Line 3 page and individual station pages (Railway, Al-Malaz, Al-Jarradiyah, Aishah bint Abi Bakr Street); full station sequence and bus interchange detail cross-checked against Wikipedia’s Line 3 (Riyadh Metro) article; opening-phase history from Webuild’s coverage of the Orange Line’s public opening; network-wide fares from the official ticket information. Hours and fares can change — confirm current details in the darb app before travelling.