In the capital of Qatar, a metropolitan railway system operates, known as the Doha Metro. The first metro line in Doha was opened in 2019. The Red Line, 40 km long, connected Al Qassar and Al Wakrah stations. At the time of writing, three metro lines with a total length of 76.6 km were operational in the capital. The metro network is planned to be expanded in the coming years. The owner and operator of the metro system is Qatar Rail.
Last updated: 02.07.2025
Metro Lines in Doha
Red Line: 40 km, 18 stations (Key stations: Lusail University, Hamad International Airport, and Al Wakrah)
Green Line: 22 km, 11 stations (Al Riffa – Al Mansoura)
Gold Line: 14 km, 11 stations (Al Aziziya – Ras Abu Aboud)
The Gold Line provides easy access to major landmarks such as the Qatar National Museum, Souq Waqif, Khalifa International Stadium, and Villaggio Mall.
In 2027, the Blue Line is planned to open. It will be 17.5 km long and include 14 stations, running from Hamad International Airport Terminal 2 to West Bay QIC.
The Gold Line includes nine underground stations, while the Green Line and Red Line include underground, elevated, and at-grade sections.
The rolling stock consists of driverless trainsets supplied jointly by Mitsubishi Corporation and Kinki Sharyo of Japan.
The Doha Metro carries millions of passengers annually and is considered a safe, comfortable, and reliable mode of transport.
The Doha Metro operates seven days a week, with the following hours:
Saturday to Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – Midnight
Friday: 2:00 PM – Midnight
Trains run every six minutes.
There are two classes of travel: Standard and Goldclub. Additionally, family carriages are designated for families and solo females. These carriages cannot be used by lone males.
Tickets can be purchased from vending machines at all metro stations or through authorized retailers. Day passes and weekly passes are available.
Doha Metro – official website
There is also an automated people mover system at the Hamad International Airport within the terminal, and a direct connection to the Doha Metro. The glass-roofed trains connect terminals with metro station. The system is sometimes called a monorail.
It is still uncertain whether the Gulf Railway—a high-speed rail line intended to connect Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates—will be built. The railway was originally planned for completion in 2021, but construction had not even begun as of then. Once built, the line is expected to be extended to Kuwait and Bahrain.
Part of the network is planned to include high-speed connections between the capitals of Qatar and Bahrain, as well as between Doha and Riyadh. The new completion target is 2030.
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