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Doha Metro

The Doha Metro is Qatar's driverless metro, run by Qatar Rail. Its three lines link Hamad International Airport, West Bay, Msheireb, Lusail and Education City. Fares are low and trains are fast and air-conditioned.

Official website
OpenedMay 2019
LinesRed, Gold and Green
Stations37
LengthAbout 76 km
AirportRed Line branch to Hamad International Airport Terminal 1
FareQAR 2 per trip Standard; QAR 10 Gold Club
Daily capQAR 6 Standard; QAR 30 Gold Club
Passes7-day QAR 40, 30-day QAR 120
CabinsStandard, Family, Gold Club

Lines and stations

The Red Line is about 40 km long. It runs from Al Wakra in the south to Lusail in the north, with a branch to Hamad International Airport Terminal 1. It serves West Bay and Msheireb in the centre.

The Green Line runs east to west from Al Mansoura to Al Riffa near Mall of Qatar, passing Education City. The Gold Line runs from Ras Bu Abboud to Al Aziziyah, passing Souq Waqif and the National Museum area.

The three lines meet at Msheireb. The Red Line connects to the Lusail Tram at Legtaifiya and Lusail QNB.

Tickets and fares

You need a Travel Card. Paper tickets are no longer sold. A Standard card costs QAR 10 and each trip costs QAR 2, with a daily maximum of QAR 6. A Gold Club card costs QAR 100, each trip QAR 10 and the daily maximum QAR 30.

Unlimited passes cost QAR 40 for 7 days and QAR 120 for 30 days. Children aged 4 and under ride free with a paying adult. Fares can change.

How to buy

Buy and top up cards at station ticket machines and Gold Club offices. You can also top up through the Qatar Rail app and website.

Tap in when you enter and tap out when you leave. You do not tap again when changing lines. Stay in the network no more than 90 minutes or extra charges may apply.

Tips for travellers

Each three-car train has a Standard cabin, a Family cabin and a Gold Club cabin. Use the Family cabin if travelling with women or children.

Friday service starts later in the day. Last trains differ by station, so check the Qatar Rail journey planner.

Free Metrolink feeder buses run from many stations to nearby districts. Tap your Travel Card on board.

Last checked: October 2026. Fares and timetables change, so confirm on the official website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Doha Metro?

QAR 2 per trip with a Standard card, capped at QAR 6 a day. Gold Club costs QAR 10 per trip.

Does the Doha Metro go to the airport?

Yes. The Red Line has a branch to Hamad International Airport Terminal 1.

Can I buy a paper ticket?

No. You need a Standard or Gold Club Travel Card.

Is there a family section?

Yes. Each train has a Family cabin as well as Standard and Gold Club.

Does the metro run on Friday?

Yes, but it starts later in the day and runs until about 1 am.