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How to Get around in Qatar for World Cup, transporting to different stadiums

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Find out how you can travel to Qatar’s eight FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums. A downloadable pdf is also available for each stadium.

Here is the game schedule:

Lusail Stadium

Located approximately 20km north of central Doha. (Location map) 

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November 2022 to 23 December 2022.  

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Lusail Stadium
Lusail Stadium

Metro 

Lusail QNB Metro Station (Red line) is a minimum of a 20-minute walk from the stadium.  

Tournament-time operating hours: 

  • Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

Expect busy metro carriages before and after matches. 

Stadium Express Buses  

This service will operate from dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans a minimum of a 30-minute walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before match kick-off and cease operations 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus before the match will depart the bus hub 1 hour before kick-off. 

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS99160 minutes
Souq Waqif - NorthS99235 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S99330 minutes
West BayS99435 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS99555 minutes

Car parking

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Parking space is located close to the stadium. Car parks open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will be available.  

Please arrive early, because car parks will fill up fast.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
B35 minutes
C45 minutes
D45 minutes
E15-minute shuttle bus (Service Number S998) + 10-minute walk
F15-minute shuttle bus (Service Number S998) + 10-minute walk
G40 minutes

Taxi, Uber, Careem 

The drop-off and pick-up area is a minimum of a 20-minute walk from the stadium. This area will open 4 hours before match kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle.  

Use the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app to find pick-up/ drop-off locations. 

Download transport options here

Al Bayt Stadium

Adjacent to Al Khor Coastal Road, 35km north of central Doha (location map).

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November to 23 December 2022.

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Al Bayt Stadium
Al Bayt Stadium

Metro

Lusail QNB Metro Station (Red line) is closest to Al Bayt Stadium.

Tournament-time operating hours:

  • Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

A shuttle bus service (Service Number S950) will run to/ from Lusail QNB Metro Station (Red line). Allow a minimum of 25 minutes for the bus journey. From the drop-off area, it is a minimum of a 15-minute walk to the stadium. The bus service starts 4 hours before kick-off and ends 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Stadium Express Buses

This service will operate from dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from central Doha and accommodation sites to Al Bayt Stadium, bringing fans a minimum of a 20-minute walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before match kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus before the match will depart the Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off.

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS95165 minutes
Souq Waqif – NorthS95260 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S95355 minutes
West BayS95445 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS95565 minutes

Car parking

Parking space is located close to the stadium. These car parks will open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will be available.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
A20 minutes
B30 minutes
C35 minutes

Taxi, Uber, Careem

The drop-off and pick-up area is a minimum of a 25-minute walk to the stadium. This area will open 4 hours before match kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Download transport options here

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Alongside the Dukhan Highway, 20km west of central Doha and next to the Mall of Qatar (location map).

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November to 23 December 2022.

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Metro

Al Riffa Mall of Qatar Metro Station (Green line) is a minimum of a 15-minute walk from the stadium.

Tournament-time operating hours:

  • Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

Stadium Express Buses

This service will operate from dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans a minimum of a 20-minute walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before match kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus before the match will depart the bus hub 1 hour before kick-off.

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS96145 minutes
Souq Waqif – NorthS96250 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S96335 minutes
West BayS96430 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS96540 minutes

Car parking

Parking space is located close to the stadium. These car parks open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will also be available.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
A10 minutes
B20 minutes
C10 minutes
D25 minutes
E10 minutes

Taxi, Uber, Careem

The drop-off and pick-up area is a minimum of 15-minute walk from the stadium. This area will open 4 hours before match kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Download transport options here

Al Janoub Stadium

Located 22km south of central Doha (location map).

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November 2022 to 23 December 2022.

Al Janoub Stadium
Al Janoub Stadium

Metro

Al Wakra Metro Station (Red line) is the closest metro station to Al Janoub Stadium.

Tournament-time opening hours:

Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM

Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

A shuttle bus service (Service Number S920) will run to/ from Al Wakra Metro Station . Allow a minimum of 15 minutes for this bus journey. From the drop-off point, it is a minimum of a 15-minute walk to the stadium. The bus service starts 4 hours before kick-off and ends 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Stadium Express Buses

This service will operate from dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans a minimum of a 15-minute walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before match kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus before the match will depart the bus hub 1 hour before kick-off.

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS92115 minutes
Souq Waqif – NorthS92240 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S92340 minutes
West BayS92450 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS92515 minutes

Car parking

Parking space is located close to the stadium. These car parks will be open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will be available.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
A10 minutes
B10 minutes
C10 minutes
D10 minutes
E20 minutes

Taxi, Uber, Careem

The drop-off and pick-up area is located between the Stadium Express Bus Hub and Spectator Parking Lot A, which is a minimum of a 25-minute walk to the stadium. These areas will open 4 hours before match kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Al Thumama Stadium

Adjacent to the east of the Doha Express Highway, 12km south of central Doha (location map).

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November to 23 December 2022.

Al Thumama Stadium
Al Thumama Stadium

Metro

Free Zone Metro Station (Red line)is the closest metro station to Al Thumama Stadium.

Tournament-time operating hours:

  • Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

A shuttle bus service (Service Number S980) will run to/ from Free Zone Metro Station. Allow a minimum of 20 minutes for this bus journey. From the drop-off point, it is a minimum of a 35-minute walk to the stadium.
The bus service starts 4 hours before kick-off and ends 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Stadium Express Buses

This servicewill operate from dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans a minimum of a 35-minute walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before match kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus before the match will depart the bus hub 1 hour before kick-off.

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS98125 minutes
Souq Waqif – NorthS98230 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S98335 minutes
West BayS98440 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS98520 minutes

Car parking

Parking space is located close to the stadium. These car parks will open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will also be available.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
A25 minutes

Download transport options here

Education City Stadium

Located 7km north-west of central Doha (location map).

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November to 23 December 2022.

Education City Stadium
Education City Stadium

Metro

Education City Metro Station (Green line) is a minimum of a 15-minute walk from the stadium.

Tournament-time operating hours:

  • Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

Expect metro carriages to be busy before and after matches.

Stadium Express Buses

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS93145 minutes
Souq Waqif – NorthS93235 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S93330 minutes
West BayS93425 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS93545 minutes

Car parking

Parking space is located close to the stadium. These car parks will open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will also be available.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
ATram + 20-minute walk
B15-minute shuttle bus (Service Number S938) + 15-minute walk
C15-minute shuttle bus (Service Number S939) + 10-minute walk
D30-minute walk

Taxi, Uber, Careem

Drop-off and pick-up areas are located next to Education City Metro Station, a minimum of a 20-minute walk to the stadium. These areas will open 4 hours before match kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Download transport options here

Khalifa International Stadium

Located approximately 11km west of central Doha (location map).

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November to 23 December 2022.

Khalifa International Stadium
Khalifa International Stadium

Metro

Sport City Metro Station (Gold line) is a minimum of a 15-minute walk from the stadium.

Tournament-time operating hours:

  • Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

Stadium Express Buses

This service will operate from dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans a minimum of a 30-minute walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before match kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus before the match will depart the bus hub 1 hour before kick-off.

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS94130 minutes
Souq Waqif – NorthS94235 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S94330 minutes
West BayS94425 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS94530 minutes

Car parking

Parking space is located close to the stadium. These car parks open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will be available.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
A20 minutes
B25 minutes
C30 minutes

Taxi, Uber, Careem

The drop-off and pick-up area is located next to Al Waab Street, a minimum of 20-minute walk to the stadium. This area will open 4 hours before match kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Stadium 974

Adjacent to the Ras Bu Abboud Expressway. Located 10km to the east of central Doha (location map).

During tournament time, your Hayya to Qatar 2022 app is your journey planner. Your app will provide you with real-time travel updates, schedules and transport hub locations. It is also your gateway to free travel on public transport from 10 November to 23 December 2022.

Stadium 974
Stadium 974

Metro

Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station (Gold line) is a minimum of a 30-minute walk from the stadium.

Tournament-time operating hours:

  • Saturday to Thursday: 6 AM – 3 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 3 AM

Stadium Express Buses

This service will operate from dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs. It is a minimum of a 15-minute walk to the stadium from the drop-off location. Buses start running 4 hours before match kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus before the match will depart the bus hub 1 hour before kick-off.

Departure Bus HubService NumberMinimum Journey Time
Barwa MadinatnaS97120 minutes
Souq Waqif – NorthS97225 minutes
FIFA Fan Festival™S97335 minutes
West BayS97435 minutes
Barwa Barahat Al JanoubS97530 minutes

Car parking

Parking space is located close to the stadium. These car parks open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Accessible parking options will be available.

Spectator Parking LotMinimum walking time to stadium
A30 minutes
B20-minute shuttle bus (Service Number S979) + 20-minute walk

Taxi, Uber, Careem

A drop-off/ pick-up area is located next to Spectator Parking A, which is a minimum of a 30-minute walk to the stadium. The area will open 4 hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the end of the match.

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