Public Transport
Whether you’re visiting or you live and work in Qatar, let's kick off your travel experience right here
Metro
- The metro system has three lines (Gold, Green and Red) covering 37 stations
- Trains run every 3 minutes and staff are available at every station to assist you during your journey
- Buy a travel card at stations and then save time by topping up online or on the Qatar Rail app (iOS and Android)
- Change lines at Al Bidda (Red and Green) stations and Msheireb (Red, Green and Gold)
- All stations have elevators and all train carriages provide space for wheelchair users and pushchairs, as well as guide dog allowances. Check the Qatar Rail website before you travel
- Free metrolink buses run useful routes within 2 - 5km of stations
If you’re travelling to central Doha, take the metro to one of these stations, which are conveniently located to access the Corniche area.
|
Metro Station |
Metro Line(s) |
|
DECC |
Red |
|
West Bay Qatar Energy |
Red |
|
Corniche |
Red |
|
Al Bidda |
Red and Green |
|
Souq Waqif |
Gold |
Metro Services
metrolink
Free buses serve fixed routes within 2 - 5km of metro stations and useful locations. Find out more about the metrolink routes and bus frequency on the Qatar Rail website.
metroexpress
These buses are an on-demand service that takes passengers to and from metro and tram stations, within catchment areas. Buses can be ordered through the Karwa Taxi app. Click on the metroexpress tab and select the number of passengers.
Note: This service is free for Doha Metro and Lusail Tram passengers and must be used in conjunction with a metro or tram ride.
Essential Information
Qatar Rail
This handy mobile app for Qatar’s state-of-the art automated rail network has all the info you need to get around Doha when you use the metro or tram.
Karwa Bus
Karwa Bus is one of a few transport apps in the world that provides you live bus tracking along with a host of other services.
Mowasalat
Mowasalat (Karwa) provides a frequent, reliable bus service throughout Doha and to all major communities in Qatar
Qatar Rail
Get all the info you need to use Qatar’s state-of-the art automated rail network, running mostly underground and across the city of Doha.
Karwa Taxis
Find out more about Karwa Taxis and how to book a ride on this convenient, safe and government owned metered service that provides a range of services in and around Doha.