🚇 Doha Metro – Complete Guide
Uncategorized🚇 Doha Metro – Complete Guide
This guide summarizes everything you need to use Doha Metro: lines and maps, tickets and travel cards, operating hours, key stations, and connection from/to Hamad International Airport. Suitable for visitors, families, and residents, with practical tips and official links.
🗺️ Metro Lines & Maps
- Red Line Airport Line connects north to south and serves Hamad International Airport.
- Gold Line Historic & Culture covers cultural and tourist areas.
- Green Line Education & Parks passes through universities and parks.
- Msheireb station is the main interchange hub.
📌 For the latest updated map, use the official link below.
Official Metro Map: qr.com.qa
🎫 Tickets & Cards
- Tickets can be purchased from vending machines or service counters inside stations.
- Rechargeable travel cards are suitable for longer stays and frequent trips.
- Daily or multi-day passes and family/children discounts may be available — check official rates.
- Tip: Keep your card for recharging instead of buying a new one every trip.
Prices & packages (updated): qr.com.qa
⏱️ Operating Hours & Frequency
- Daily service with higher frequency during peak hours and events.
- Schedules may vary on holidays/seasons — always check in advance.
For better planning, use the live schedule in the metro app or website.
✈️ Hamad International Airport Connection
- Use the Red Line (Airport Station) to reach downtown Doha and Msheireb hub.
- Alternatives: Uber/Careem or Karwa Taxi.
- If carrying large luggage, check rules below regarding baggage.
📍 Key Tourist Stations
- Msheireb – main interchange, close to markets and restaurants.
- Souq Waqif – access to Souq Waqif and local dining.
- Museum of Islamic Art – near MIA and the Corniche.
- Katara Cultural Village – access to Katara and the beach.
- The Pearl – restaurants, cafés, and seaside promenade.
- Villaggio Mall – for shopping and entertainment: Villaggio Mall.
🧭 Step-by-Step Guide
- Locate the nearest station via official map or Google Maps.
- Buy your ticket or recharge your card at the machine/counter.
- Pass through electronic gates and follow signs to your line.
- Switch at Msheireb if you need to change lines.
- On arrival, follow exits (A/B/C…) towards your destination.
Tip: Changing lines outside peak hours is faster and more comfortable for families.
♿ Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, and wide doors with wheelchair spaces onboard.
- Dedicated stroller areas and baby-changing facilities at selected stations.
- Clear signage in both Arabic and English.
📦 Rules & Luggage
- Keep trains clean and quiet.
- Respect allowed luggage size/weight. For oversized items, consider alternatives.
- Eating inside trains may be restricted at certain times — check in-station signs.
📲 Apps & Useful Links
- Official Metro Website: qr.com.qa
- Qatar Transport Overview: Full Guide
- Uber/Careem Qatar: Complete Guide
- Karwa Taxi: Rates & Tips
❓ FAQ
- Can I pay with a bank card? Some machines accept cards and digital wallets at selected stations.
- Is there a daily unlimited pass? Daily/multi-day passes may be available — check official rates when purchasing.
- Is the metro family-friendly? Yes, with stroller-friendly spaces and elevators at main stations.
For the latest schedules and prices, always use official links to ensure accuracy.