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Doha Metro for Tourists: Lines, Stations and Handy Tips

The metro links the airport, central Doha, Lusail and Education City. Here is how to use it and which stations suit sightseeing.

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Lusail skyline and bridge at dusk

The lines

Doha's network includes the Red, Green and Gold lines. Msheireb station is a major interchange at the heart of the city.

Useful stops

Stations near Souq Waqif, Msheireb, Katara, Lusail and Education City are handy for sightseeing.

  • Airport to central Doha
  • Msheireb and Souq Waqif
  • Lusail
  • Education City

Using the metro

Buy a ticket or travel card at the station, tap in and out and follow the signs. Trains are air-conditioned and signs are bilingual.

Etiquette

Keep to the correct carriage class, offer seats to others and keep noise low.

Quick answers

Is the metro safe?

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Yes, it is clean and well monitored.

Does it run at night?

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Operating hours vary; check the current schedule.

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