Does darb work with a foreign bank card in Saudi Arabia?

Yes - darb accepts foreign-issued cards in Saudi Arabia.

Is darb available in English?

Yes, darb has an English-language interface.

Do I need a local phone number to use darb?

No, an international phone number generally works for darb.

Do I need local ID or residency for darb?

No, darb doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.

How much does darb cost?

Free app; 2-hour, 24-hour, 7-day and 1-month passes sold in the app

Saudi Arabia · Public Transport & Maps

darb

Name: darb
Brand: darb

darb is the official public transport app of Riyadh, used to plan journeys and buy passes for the Riyadh Metro and city buses, with live bus tracking in English and Arabic.

What it helps with

Riding the Riyadh Metro and busesTrips are planned across the metro, buses, Bus on Demand and Park & Ride in one app.
Buying a metro ticket on the phone2-hour, 24-hour, 7-day and 1-month passes are bought in the app, in first or standard class.
When the next Riyadh bus arrivesLive bus tracking shows real-time arrival times at your stop.

About darb

darb is published by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and covers the Riyadh Metro, city buses, Bus on Demand for first and last mile trips, and Park & Ride. Users plan trips by location, station or favourites and buy 2-hour, 24-hour, 7-day or 1-month passes in first or regular class. Buses can be tracked live with real-time arrival times. The account keeps purchase history and past trips.

Key Features

Journey planner: Routes across metro and bus lines.
Digital passes: Several pass durations in two classes.
Live buses: Real-time arrival times for buses.
Bus on Demand: First and last mile rides can be booked.

How to Get Started

Install darb from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and plan your trip.
Buy a pass for the duration you need.
Show the ticket at the metro gate or on the bus.

Before you use it

Good to know: The app is published by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and works in English and Arabic.
Limits: Some users report login and ticket display problems, so keep a backup option such as buying at the station.
Payment: Passes can be bought in the app or at stations.

Foreign card OK English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does darb work with a foreign bank card in Saudi Arabia?: Yes - darb accepts foreign-issued cards in Saudi Arabia.
Is darb available in English?: Yes, darb has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use darb?: No, an international phone number generally works for darb.
Do I need local ID or residency for darb?: No, darb doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use darb?: iOS · Android
How much does darb cost?: Free app; 2-hour, 24-hour, 7-day and 1-month passes sold in the app

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