About Al Wizarat Metro Station
Al Wizarat Metro Station serves the Al Wizarat district - whose name translates directly as "the Ministries" - a corridor of government ministry buildings that line the southern stretch of King Abdulaziz Road. The station sits south of the Ministry of Education interchange and provides direct metro access to several major government departments housed in this institutional belt between the administrative north and the historic city core to the south.
Station Overview
Elevated Zone 1 Green Line station south of the Ministry of Education interchange. Between the interchange to the north and Ministry of Defence to the south.
Lines and Connectivity
Green Line only. Northbound to Ministry of Education (Red Line interchange) and beyond. Southbound to Ministry of Defence, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Ministry of Finance, and National Museum (Blue Line interchange).
Facilities
WiFi and toilets. Government ministry commuter flows on weekdays.
Accessibility
Full step-free access with lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements, and platform screen doors.
Travel Tips
- Government ministry hours (8:00 AM–3:30 PM, Sunday–Thursday) define peak traffic at this station.
- The Al Wizarat corridor is quiet at weekends - a good time to pass through without queues.
Nearby Attractions
Al Wizarat government ministry corridor - directly served. Multiple Saudi government ministries along King Abdulaziz Road.
Timings and Best Time to Travel
Sunday to Thursday 06:00 to midnight, Friday 13:00 to 02:00, Saturday 06:00 to 02:00. Ministry hours drive weekday peaks; very quiet at weekends.
Nearest Metro to Al Wizarat government ministry district
If you are heading to Al Wizarat government ministry district, Al Wizarat Metro Station is your closest metro stop on the Green Line. It also gives easy access to Ministry of Defence headquarters (nearby south). Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.
Stations on This Line
Station Timings
First Train
06:00
Last Train
00:00
Times shown are approximate. Timings may vary on public holidays. Check the official Riyadh Metro app for live updates.
Traveller Tips
- 1Government ministry hours 8 AM–3:30 PM Sun–Thu define peak times.
- 2Quiet at weekends - the whole ministry corridor is closed.
- 3Ministry of Education (Red Line) is a stop or two north.
- 4National Museum (Blue Line) is a few stops south.
Accessibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Al Wizarat mean?
Al Wizarat means 'the ministries' in Arabic - the station serves a corridor of major Saudi government ministry buildings on King Abdulaziz Road south of the Ministry of Education interchange.
What zone is Al Wizarat Metro Station?
Zone 1. Single adult fare within Zone 1 is SAR 4 on the Darb card.
Is Al Wizarat Metro Station step-free?
Yes, full step-free access with lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements in Arabic and English, and platform screen doors throughout.
Which line serves Al Wizarat Station?
The Green Line (Line 5) on King Abdulaziz Road. Northbound to Ministry of Education (Red Line interchange); southbound toward Ministry of Defence, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Ministry of Finance, and National Museum (Blue Line interchange).
How do I get to KAFD from Al Wizarat?
Take the Green Line southbound to National Museum (Blue Line interchange), then transfer to the Blue Line northbound to KAFD. Total journey is approximately 12 to 18 minutes.