Quick Facts – Qatar Metro (2025)
- Network: Red, Green and Gold lines with central interchange at Msheireb
- Airport Access: Red Line to Hamad International Airport T1
- Lusail Link: Tram connection at Legtaifiya
- Service Hours: Sat–Thu 5:00–01:00, Fri 9:00–01:00
- Metrolink: Free feeder buses to and from many stations
- Tickets: Standard and Goldclub cards, single and day fares
- New: 365-day Metropass announced with unlimited rides
Qatar’s driverless Doha Metro moves you quickly between Msheireb, West Bay, Lusail and Hamad International Airport. This 2025 refresh covers service hours, how the lines connect, ticket options and how to use the free Metrolink feeder buses.
Network at a glance
The three Metro lines meet at Msheireb for easy interchanges. If you are heading to Lusail, change at Legtaifiya for the Lusail Tram. Stations are clearly signed, and platforms feature real-time screens for tracking trains.
Timings (2025)
Saturday to Thursday, 5:00 to 1:00. Friday, 9:00 to 1:00. For events and holidays, always double-check live hours in the official app before you go.
Tickets and fares
Buy or top up Standard or Goldclub cards at station machines or counters. Day passes are convenient for visitors who plan to make multiple stops in one day. Keep your card and tap in and out at the gates.
Metrolink feeder buses
Metrolink routes extend a station’s reach into nearby neighborhoods, offices, and malls. They are free to use. In the app, search for your station name to find route codes, first and last trips, and stop lists.
The Doha Metro in Qatar comprises three lines, with a total of 37 stations. The names of the metro stations are as follows:
Red Line:
- Al Wakra
- Ras Bu Fontas
- Hamad International Airport (Terminal 1)
- Economic Zone
- Oqba Ibn Nafie
- Al Matar
- Umm Ghuwailina
- Al Doha Al Jadeeda
- Msheireb
- Al Bidda
- Corniche
- West Bay
- Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre
- Al Qassar
- Katara
- Legtaifiya
- Qatar University
Gold Line:
- Ras Bu Abboud
- Qatar National Museum
- Souq Waqif
- Bin Mahmoud
- Al Sadd
- Joaan
- Al Sudan
- Al Waab Sport City
- Al Aziziyya
Green Line:
- Al Mansoura
- The White Palace
- Hamad Hospital
- Al Messila
- Al Rayyan
- Al Qadeem
- Al Shaqab Qatar National Library Education City
- Al Riffa
These stations are part of the Doha Metro system, a rapid transit system in Qatar’s capital city, which has been operational since May 2019.
Metrolink feeder buses
Metrolink routes extend a station’s reach into nearby neighborhoods, offices, and malls. They are free to use. In the app, search your station name for route codes, first and last trips, and stop lists.
How to plan your ride
- Search your destination in the Qatar Rail app and save the official map for quick reference.
- Check whether you must interchange at Msheireb.
- For Lusail, ride the Red Line to Legtaifiya, then transfer to the Lusail Tram.
- Arrive a few minutes early to buy or top up a card.
- Use Metrolink for the last mile if your stop is a short bus ride from the station.
Useful connections
• Airport: Take the Red Line to HIA T1. If you need data upon arrival, set up a Visitor SIM in Qatar and refer to our Hamad International Airport guide for baggage and arrival tips.
• Lusail day out: Red Line to Legtaifiya, then the Lusail Tram for marinas, parks, and neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a green escape nearby, check out our list of the Best Family Parks in Doha for options like Crescent Park.
• Shopping runs: Combine central stations with Metrolink to reach major malls. For a major shopping destination, visit the Mall of Qatar.
Accessibility and family tips
Trains and stations are step-free with lifts and wide gates. Platforms have tactile paving. For families, plan a short snack stop between interchanges, and keep your travel cards topped up to save time at gates.
FAQ
Saturday to Thursday 5:00 to 01:00 and Friday 9:00 to 01:00. Hours can extend during major events, so confirm on the day.
Yes. The Red Line serves Hamad International Airport Terminal 1. Follow airport signage to the station.
Yes. Metrolink is a free feeder bus network that connects areas near many stations.
Take the Red Line to Legtaifiya and transfer to the Lusail Tram. Your travel card works on both.
Use the Qatar Rail app or website for the most recent network map and live updates.
Final thoughts
The Metro is the easiest way to stitch a Doha day together. Keep a charged travel card, check live hours before you leave and use Metrolink for last-mile hops. If you are arriving or departing, line up details in Hamad International Airport, set up data with a Visitor SIM in Qatar and, if you want a retail break, slot in Mall of Qatar.
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