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Qasr Al Hokm

A Blue–Orange interchange in historic Riyadh, beside the Grand Mosque and the old markets of Qasr Al Hokm.

Line 1 + Line 3

Lines

Interchange

2 lines

Deep Underground

Station type

Yes

Step-free access

About Qasr Al Hokm

Qasr Al Hokm is a shared interchange where Line 1 (Blue) and Line 3 (Orange) meet, in the historic quarter Riyadh grew out of. The station is deep tunnel, set in the surroundings of the Qasr Al Hokm district — the seat of the Emirate, the Grand Mosque and the old markets. It draws two quite different sorts of passenger: visitors coming for the historic area and its souqs, and travellers using it simply to swap between a line that crosses the city north to south and one that runs east to west, from Jeddah Road to Khashm Al An. Since both lines share one station, the change is made inside it, with no need to go out to the street. On the Blue Line it lies between Al Bat'ha to the north and Al Owd to the south. It is also the last interchange before the line's southern run: from here to Ad Dar Al Baida, seven stops away, no other line touches the Blue.

It sits between Al Bat'ha and Al Owd on Line 1. It is a shared interchange station between Line 1 and Line 3: the lines call at the same station, so you change inside it without leaving the gates or paying for a second ticket.

It is a deep underground station and runs to the network hours: 5:30 am to midnight Saturday to Thursday, and from 10:00 am on Friday. The SAR 4 two-hour ticket covers the metro and the buses. Below you will find the station on the map, journey times, interchanges and facilities.

Qasr Al Hokm station on Line 1 and Line 3 of the Riyadh Metro
Qasr Al HokmDeep Underground station on Line 1
Opened2024
LineLine 1 + Line 3
LocationInterchange
Coordinates24.6286°N, 46.7161°E

Where is Qasr Al Hokm?

Qasr Al Hokm · Deep Underground station on Line 1. Coordinates: 24.6286°N, 46.7161°E.

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Nearby: places and services

A few minutes’ walk from Qasr Al Hokm, you will find the following places and services.

The Grand MosqueThe main mosque of the Qasr Al Hokm district, filled through the day by worshippers from the surrounding streets and by visitors to the historic quarter.A few minutes on foot
Souq Al ZalA well-known heritage market for carpets, textiles and antiques, and one of the main destinations for visitors arriving at this station, a short walk from the exits.Right by the station
Qasr Al Hokm districtThe historic area the station is named after, taking in the seat of the Emirate along with squares and buildings in the distinctive Najdi style.A short walk away
Surrounding traditional marketsTraditional markets and shops sitting side by side in the streets around the station, taking in the pedestrians who come up from its exits.Next to the station

Other stations on Line 1

Line 1 · SAB Bank ↔ Ad Dar Al Baida

SAB BankEnd of line
Dr Sulaiman Al Habib
KAFDTransfer · Line 4 / Line 6
Al Murooj
King Fahad District
King Fahad District 2
stcTransfer · Line 2
Al Wurud 2
Al Urubah
Alinma Bank
Bank Albilad
King Fahad Library
Ministry of Interior
Al Muorabba
Passport Department
National MuseumTransfer · Line 5
Al Bat'ha
Qasr Al HokmTransfer · Line 3
Al Owd
Skirinah
Manfouhah
Al Iman Hospital
Transportation Center
Al Aziziah
Ad Dar Al BaidaEnd of line

Services and accessibility

Like every Riyadh Metro station, this one has ticket vending machines, darb card gates, lifts, tactile guide paths for visually impaired passengers and signage in Arabic and English. Here is what you can normally expect to find.

Lifts, escalators and step-free access at train-floor level
Tactile guide paths for visually impaired passengers and audio announcements
Gates that accept the darb card and QR-code tickets from the app
Ticket vending machine (TVM) to buy a card and top up its balance
Video surveillance and security throughout operating hours
Wayfinding signs in Arabic and English
Air-conditioned trains and platforms with platform screen doors
Women-only areas in Regular class
Taxi and ride-hailing pick-up at the entrances
darb bus connections on the same ticket

Interchanges and connections

Line 1 (Blue). Direct trains run towards SAB Bank and in the opposite direction towards Ad Dar Al Baida. The adjacent stations are Al Bat’ha and Al Owd.

Line 3 (Orange). Direct trains run towards Jeddah Road and in the opposite direction towards Khashm Al An. The adjacent stations are Courts Complex and Al Hilla.

Changing lines. Qasr Al Hokm is a shared station served by Line 1 and Line 3. You change lines inside the same station, without leaving the gates and without paying for a second ticket — as long as your ticket is still valid, changing lines is completely free.

Buses. The darb system covers the metro and the buses on one ticket, and bus routes and bus rapid transit (BRT) services run around Qasr Al Hokm. You do not need a separate ticket to switch between metro and bus while your ticket is still valid.

Taxis and ride-hailing. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) are available at the station entrances for short trips beyond the network.

Tickets. Buy your ticket from a ticket vending machine in the station or in the darb app, or tap your darb card straight on the gate. Full details on the tickets and fares page and the darb card page.

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Popular journey times from Qasr Al Hokm

DestinationEstimated timeChanges
KAFD28 minDirect
stc19 minDirect
National Museum3 minDirect
Airport T1-273 min1 change
King Saud University31 min1 change
Al Bat'ha2 minDirect
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Frequently asked questions

Qasr Al Hokm is a shared station served by Line 1 and Line 3 on the Riyadh Metro. It is a shared interchange: the lines call at the same station, so you change inside it without leaving the gates or paying for a second ticket.
Yes — it is a single shared station, so the change is made inside it without going out to the street or buying a second ticket. That links the city’s north–south axis with the Line 3 (Orange) corridor running from Jeddah Road in the west to Khashm Al An in the east.
A deep tunnel station: both lines pass beneath the historic quarter, which preserves its fabric and its narrow streets rather than cutting a viaduct through them. Passengers reach the platforms from street level through covered entrances. It sits between Al Bat’ha and Al Owd on Line 1 (Blue).
The Grand Mosque, Souq Al Zal and the historic Qasr Al Hokm area with its traditional markets are the obvious ones. It is a part of the city best reached by metro — the streets are narrow and parking is thin on the ground, particularly during holidays and in the evenings.
Service at Qasr Al Hokm station runs to the Riyadh Metro network hours: from 05:30 to 00:00 Saturday to Thursday, and on Friday from 10:00 to 00:00. Hours change during Ramadan and the Eid holidays and are announced at the time — check the schedule page before you travel.
Yes. There are ticket vending machines (TVMs) at Riyadh Metro stations, and you can buy a card or top it up there or at a ticket office. Note that the darb app does not top up the card balance — full details on the darb card page.
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