🚇 Doha Metro (2026) – complete guide: map, tickets, stations & airport

Build a full Doha plan around Katara with these Tripmoo guides:

• Souq Waqif guide »
• Qatari dinner spots »
• Katara beach day plan »
• Mall of Qatar »
• Bedouin camp dinner »
• Sealine desert safari »

Use these as your standard Qatar internal links block for related Doha articles.

• Buy tickets at station vending machines or service counters.
• Use rechargeable travel cards for longer stays and frequent trips.
• Daily / multi-day products may exist depending on current packages — verify at purchase time.
• Smart tip: keep your card and recharge instead of buying a new one.

• Daily service with higher frequency during peak hours and major events.
• Schedules can change on holidays or special occasions — check before you go.

Best practice: use the official website/app for “day-of” service updates.

• Use the Red Line (Airport Station) to reach central Doha and Msheireb for transfers.
• Alternatives for late hours or heavy luggage: Uber/Careem or Karwa Taxi.
• If you carry large suitcases, review rules & luggage before choosing metro.

• Msheireb – main interchange; good base for downtown planning.
• Souq Waqif – access to Souq Waqif and local dining.
• Museum area – great for the Corniche and museums (walking / short taxi from station depending on your route).
• Katara – access to Katara Cultural Village and beachfront areas.
• West Bay – business district and hotels (pair this with West Bay hotels).

For a full “shopping day” plan, also open: Mall of Qatar.

1. Find the nearest station using the official map or your navigation app.
2. Buy a ticket or recharge your card at the machine/counter.
3. Tap through the gates and follow signs for your line (Red / Gold / Green).
4. Transfer at Msheireb if your route requires changing lines.
5. At your destination, follow exit letters (A/B/C…) and surface signs.

Family tip: ride outside peak hours (late morning or early afternoon) for easier stroller movement.

• Stations typically include elevators, step-free access, and clear bilingual signage.
• Trains offer dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and often workable space for strollers.
• If you need the simplest logistics (door-to-door), use Karwa Taxi.

• Keep the metro clean and respect quiet/public etiquette.
• Follow any posted guidance about food/drink and carriage rules inside stations/trains.
• For luggage: use metro for standard suitcases; for oversized items or multiple bags, consider ride-hailing or Karwa for comfort.

Always rely on in-station signage and official notices for the latest rules.

• Official Qatar Rail site: qr.com.qa
• Airport planning: Hamad International Airport guide
• Ride-hailing: Uber/Careem Qatar
• Taxi alternative: Karwa Taxi (fares & tips)