Qatar · Public Transport & Maps

Doha Metro

Plan a trip, check live updates and top up your travel card for Qatar's fully automated driverless metro, from the official Qatar Rail app.

What it helps with

Cheapest way around DohaQAR 2 per trip.
Metro from the airportRed Line to the city.
Getting to eventsStations near stadiums and malls.

About Doha Metro (Qatar Rail app)

The Doha Metro, operated by state-owned Qatar Rail, began preview service in May 2019 and became fully operational across all three lines by September 2020. It's a mostly underground, fully driverless network of roughly 76 kilometers and 37 stations, connecting to the separate Lusail Tram at Lusail and Legtafiya stations, and served as key transport infrastructure during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The official Qatar Rail app gives riders network maps, live service updates and account management for both the Metro and the Tram from one place.

Key Features

Three-Line Network: Travel across the Red, Green and Gold lines, with trains arriving roughly every six minutes and average station-to-station journeys of about three minutes.
Live Updates & Station Info: Check real-time service updates, find your nearest station, and view station facilities directly in the app.
Travel Card Management: Top up your Doha Metro & Lusail Travel Card online through the app or website instead of only at station vending machines.
Metrolink & MetroExpress: Access free feeder buses (Metrolink) and on-demand shared vans (MetroExpress) that extend the network to areas 2-5 km from stations.

How to Get Started

Download the Qatar Rail app from the App Store or Google Play.
Buy a travel card at a station vending machine or a participating retailer, or check Gold Club options for a premium card.
Use the app to check station information, live updates and journey history, and top up your card when needed.
Tap in and out with your card at Travel Pass validators at the start and end of each journey.

Before you use it

Payment: Standard travel cards are sold at station machines and at Al Meera, Lulu, Carrefour and Jumbo Electronics.
Limits: Family class is for families and women only; men travelling alone use standard or Gold class.

English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Doha Metro work with a foreign bank card in Qatar?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Doha Metro available in English?: Yes, Doha Metro has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Doha Metro?: No, an international phone number generally works for Doha Metro.
Do I need local ID or residency for Doha Metro?: No, Doha Metro doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Doha Metro?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Doha Metro cost?: Standard card: QAR 2 per journey, QAR 6 day pass; Gold Club QAR 10