SABIC

Shallow underground station by the SABIC headquarters, the last stop Lines 4 and 6 share before they diverge.

Line 4 + Line 6

Lines

Interchange

2 lines

Shallow Underground

Station type

Yes

Step-free access

About SABIC

SABIC is a shallow underground station — the only one below ground on the trunk that Line 4 (Yellow) and Line 6 (Purple) share, and the last point at which the two meet before going their separate ways. It stands in north-eastern Riyadh beside the headquarters of the petrochemicals company it is named after, in a district that mixes corporate offices and administrative premises with quiet residential streets. From here Line 4 continues north to the two Princess Nourah University stations and then to the King Khalid International Airport terminals, while Line 6 turns east towards Granada and Al Yarmuk before heading south to An Naseem. That makes SABIC a decision point rather than just another stop: this is where your direction is settled between the airport and the eastern half of the city, and where anyone who boarded the wrong line further south still has the chance to put it right.

It sits between Uthman Bin Affan Road and PNU 1 on Line 4. It is a shared interchange station between Line 4 and Line 6: 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 shallow 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.

SABIC station on Line 4 and Line 6 of the Riyadh Metro — **SABIC**Shallow Underground station on Line 4

Opened2024

LineLine 4 + Line 6

LocationInterchange

Coordinates24.8072°N, 46.7098°E

Where is SABIC?

SABIC · Shallow Underground station on Line 4. Coordinates: 24.8072°N, 46.7098°E.

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Nearby: places and services

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

SABIC headquartersThe corporate campus the station is named after, and a daily destination for staff travelling in from northern and central Riyadh on either of the two lines.A few minutes on foot

Surrounding offices and corporate premisesA business district of company headquarters and administrative offices sits around the station, busiest during the morning arrival peak and again at the end of the working day.Right by the station

Neighbouring residential streetsQuiet residential districts ring the station, and their residents rely on it both for the financial district to the south and for the east of the city.A short walk away

Local restaurants and cafésRestaurants, coffee shops and everyday services catering to the area's office workers and residents sit within a few minutes' walk of the station entrances.Next to the station

Other stations on Line 4

Line 4 · KAFD ↔ Airport T1-2

KAFDEnd of lineTransfer · Line 1 / Line 6

Ar RabiTransfer · Line 6

Uthman Bin Affan RoadTransfer · Line 6

SABICTransfer · Line 6

Airport T1-2End 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 4 (Yellow). Direct trains run towards KAFD and in the opposite direction towards Airport T1-2. The adjacent stations are Uthman Bin Affan Road and PNU 1.

Line 6 (Purple). Direct trains run towards KAFD and in the opposite direction towards An Naseem. The adjacent stations are Uthman Bin Affan Road and Granadia.

Changing lines. SABIC is a shared station served by Line 4 and Line 6. 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 SABIC. 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.

Plan your journey from SABIC

Pick a destination and get the exact journey time, the line changes, the fare and an estimated arrival time from SABIC.

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Popular journey times from SABIC

Destination	Estimated time	Changes
KAFD	12 min	Direct
stc	27 min	1 change
Qasr Al Hokm	46 min	1 change
National Museum	43 min	1 change
Airport T1-2	27 min	Direct
King Saud University	39 min	2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Which line is SABIC station on?

SABIC is a shared station served by Line 4 and Line 6 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.

Is SABIC station underground?

Yes. It was built as a shallow underground station, sitting just below street level rather than deep down. That sets it apart from the rest of the shared trunk: Ar Rabi and Uthman Bin Affan Road are both elevated, with their platforms carried above the street.

Why does SABIC matter on the metro network?

It is the last station shared by Line 4 (Yellow) and Line 6 (Purple). North of SABIC, Line 4 runs to King Khalid International Airport; Line 6 turns east and then south towards An Naseem. Passengers effectively choose between the airport and eastern Riyadh here, so it is worth checking the line before boarding.

How much does the trip from SABIC to the airport cost?

SAR 4 (about $1.07) for a two-hour Regular class ticket, or SAR 10 in First class. The fare is flat and time-based rather than distance-based, it covers metro and buses together, and transfers are included within the two hours. Pay with a darb card.

What are the opening hours at SABIC?

Service at SABIC 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.

Can I buy a darb card or top it up at SABIC?

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.