{"id":1712,"date":"2025-01-11T10:25:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/qatar\/?p=1712"},"modified":"2025-01-11T10:25:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:25:02","slug":"public-transport-in-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/public-transport-in-qatar\/","title":{"rendered":"Public transport in Qatar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll tell you what a tourist needs to know about public transport in Qatar. You&#8217;ll learn how to move around the city quickly and inexpensively, how to get from the airport, how much it costs, where to buy tickets, and how to hail a taxi. There will be a lot of useful information that will make your travels in Qatar much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, outside of Doha, the public transportation in Qatar is limited to a network of intercity buses that are completely useless for tourists because their routes do not go to any important sights outside of the capital. If you want to see Qatar beyond Doha, you&#8217;ll have three options: renting a car, taking a taxi, or booking a private tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/car-rental-in-qatar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1527\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>car rental in Qatar<\/strong><\/a>: it&#8217;s based on personal experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>It will be difficult for you to plan your dream trip to Qatar without these websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/jHVjHPTE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png\" alt=\"best hotels in doha for tourists\" class=\"wp-image-2781\" style=\"width:64px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Hotels in Doha<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/c88dtZ0e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-rentcar.png\" alt=\"rent a car for tourists in doha cheap\" class=\"wp-image-2780\" style=\"width:64px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-rentcar.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-rentcar-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-rentcar-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rent a car<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/bSJ4HHk7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-ekskursii.png\" alt=\"tours and activities in qatar doha\" class=\"wp-image-2779\" style=\"width:64px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-ekskursii.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-ekskursii-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/shapka-ekskursii-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tours and Activities<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/public-transport-in-qatar\/#Public_transport_in_Doha_general_information_and_types\" >Public transport in Doha: general information and types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/public-transport-in-qatar\/#Taxi_in_Doha\" >Taxi in Doha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/public-transport-in-qatar\/#Travel_tips\" >Travel tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_transport_in_Doha_general_information_and_types\"><\/span>Public transport in Doha: general information and types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, public transportation in Doha is well developed. You don&#8217;t need a car to be mobile here, but you will need one outside the capital. Within Doha, you can quickly and inexpensively get around by metro and taxi for tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/transport-1.jpg\" alt=\"best transport for tourists in qatar\" class=\"wp-image-1737\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The metro in Doha is super modern and fully computer-controlled. Instead of a driver&#8217;s seat, there are seats for passengers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Types of public transport in Doha and a brief description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metro. Three lines, 37 stations. Plans for the next 20 years include expanding the metro to 100 stations. It&#8217;s the most convenient, inexpensive, and popular mode of transportation. The metro even runs to and from Doha Airport. For 1.6$, in 30 minutes, you can get to the center of the capital straight from the airport.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A comprehensive guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/qatar-metro\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"689\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Doha metro<\/strong><\/a>: tickets, prices, passes, which carriage to ride, and how it works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/transport-2.png\" alt=\"public transport in qatar metro\" class=\"wp-image-1736\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Doha metro map. Pay attention to the white arrows at the end of the red line. That&#8217;s where the tram line begins, and I&#8217;ll write more about it below. Trams in Doha are denoted by a T-shaped icon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metrolink free bus network. These are buses that run around remote metro stations. They are primarily of little interest to tourists since they&#8217;re mostly on the outskirts of Doha, but be aware that they exist.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can see what the Metrolink buses look like in the top photo of this article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trams. A relatively new mode of transportation for Doha. They are not available in the entire city. The tram line was built only in the far north of the city, where it was impossible to dig a metro. The primary objective is to link the new Lusail district to the metro. Tram routes only start at the end of the red metro line and then extend northward. There are no trams in the center of Doha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/transport-3.jpg\" alt=\"trams in doha\" class=\"wp-image-1738\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Public transport in Doha consists also of four tram routes located in the northern part of the city, which can only be used by tourists traveling to Lusail. If your goal is to explore the city center of Doha, you will not see the Qatari tram.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lusail is mainly of interest to package tourists, as it is one of the beach resort areas where you can purchase tour packages and where tourists specifically come for a beach vacation. Here is a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/best-hotels-in-doha\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2084\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>best beach hotels in Doha<\/strong><\/a>, which includes hotels in Lusail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even if you are staying in Lusail, it is more convenient to use a taxi or metro to travel to the center of Doha and visit the city&#8217;s attractions. If there is a metro nearby, it is better to use it. If not, it is easier to take a taxi than to think about a bus or tram, as public ransport in Doha is very inexpensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxi_in_Doha\"><\/span>Taxi in Doha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know about taxi in Doha:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All taxi in Qatar are official.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All taxi in Doha operate through an app on your phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are two large networks:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The international service UBER.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The largest taxi service in the Persian Gulf region, Karwa (cars of turquoise color).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both have apps for IOS and Android.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/transport-4.jpg\" alt=\"taxi in Qatar\" class=\"wp-image-1733\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karwa taxi in Doha &#8211; all cars are this color.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxi in Doha is very cheap. On average, a ride of 3-5 km will cost $4-5. You can get to the airport for $10-20, if it&#8217;s not rush hour. While the metro is fast and cheap, taking a taxi is a great option if you have 10 bags. Overview of the modern <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/qatar-airport-in-doha\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>airport in Doha<\/strong><\/a> for tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxi in Doha are completely legal and safe for tourists at any time of day or night. You can choose which service to use, as their prices are approximately the same. However, keep in mind that to sign up for Karwa taxi, you need a local SIM card number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_tips\"><\/span>Travel tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the main apps that you can install on your phone before your trip to Qatar. With these apps, you can view routes, stops for all public transportation, and even order a taxi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qatar Rail &#8211; a universal app that contains the routes for all city buses, Metrolink, trams, and metro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karwa Journey &#8211; the routes for all public transport in Doha, and you can also set your starting and ending points and the app will show you how to get there by public transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karwa taxi &#8211; an app for ordering taxis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uber &#8211; download the international Uber app. This is the one that works in Doha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/transport-5.jpg\" alt=\"buses in doha\" class=\"wp-image-1734\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Doha Bus &#8211; a sightseeing bus with an audio guide for tourists that runs on a schedule and stops at all the main attractions in Doha. You can get on and off at any stop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For information about the Doha Bus, route, prices, and how to buy tickets, check out the article on <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/tours-in-doha-and-qatar\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tours and excursions in Qatar<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, here are a few tips to help you better understand public transport in Doha:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tourists usually only need to use the metro, taxis, and the Doha Bus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Metrolink buses and trams run on the outskirts of Doha. These transportation networks are more for local residents. The main attractions are in the city center, and there is a metro station near each one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you plan to use taxis, you will need internet access. Without it, the app won&#8217;t work, and you won&#8217;t even be able to order a taxi. Check out everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/qatar\/internet-in-doha-and-qatar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"813\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mobile communication and the internet in Qatar<\/strong><\/a> for tourists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, public transport in Doha is well-developed, and you won&#8217;t have any problems getting from point A to point B, in 95% of cases, the metro will be sufficient. However, outside of Doha, the situation is completely different, and renting a car solves that problem, but that&#8217;s a whole other story \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to Qatar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/1GhhcyBd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flights <\/a>at the best prices with discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/UTEBTEyw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/UTEBTEyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/twsidnaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and apartments<\/strong> in Doha: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/dlkBbEzP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor <\/a>&#8211; compare prices when booking around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/3IUqnjiu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the best selection of hotels in Qatar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vacation packages<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/I6HmzWmv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours, excursions and activities<\/strong> (including extreme ones):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/yyk68J7V\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/yyk68J7V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; more than 600 tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/j5VhYbAd\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/j5VhYbAd\" target=\"_blank\">Viator<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; excursions and activities throughout the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel insurance<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/XwCNhlGJ\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/XwCNhlGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airport <strong>transfer<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/7VXORy5K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.travel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet and Calls<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/CqzlYxAX\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/CqzlYxAX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo &#8211; eSIM<\/a><\/strong> in Qatar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drimsim.tp.st\/7svSftuq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drimsim<\/a> &#8211; universal sim card for frequent traveler.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ll tell you what a tourist needs to know about public transport in Qatar. 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