M146 Metrolink Bus: Lusail Feeder via Al Kheesa — Timings & Free Fare (2026)
🚌 Metrolink M146 — free feeder for Lusail Metro Station
🚌 Route M146: Lusail Metro Station — circular via Al Kheesa | 🏢 Metrolink (Qatar Rail / Karwa) | 📍 Doha Metro Feeder
The M146 is a Metrolink feeder bus: a free shuttle that links Lusail Metro Station with the surrounding neighbourhoods, run by Karwa for Qatar Rail. Metrolink buses exist to close the last kilometre between the metro and your door — every route is a short loop anchored on one station. For the wider network, see the Doha city hub.
📋 Route M146 Essential Information
- Route: M146 — Lusail Metro Station feeder loop
- Service type: Metrolink metro feeder (free)
- Operator: Karwa, for Qatar Rail
- Hours: in step with Doha Metro hours (about 5:30 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, to about 1:00 AM on Thursdays, and Fridays from about 2:00 PM)
- Frequency: typically every 9 to 20 minutes (reported range for Metrolink feeders)
- Fare: Free for metro passengers
🚏 Station & Areas Served
- Metro station: Lusail Metro Station
- Areas served: Al Kheesa
Metrolink routes are published by station and served area rather than as full public stop sequences, so we do not invent a stop list — the exact stops for the M146 are shown in the Qatar Rail and Karwa apps and on the stop flags along the loop.
📖 About Route M146
The M146 loops out from Lusail Metro Station through Al Kheesa and back to the station, timed to connect with Doha Metro trains. Metrolink launched with the metro in 2019 and has grown to 48 feeder routes across the Red, Green and Gold lines; the network is still expanding, with new loops added through 2026.
🎟️ Fares & Payment
Free. Metrolink feeder buses are free for Doha Metro passengers — that is Qatar Rail’s official policy. There is no separate bus fare and no cash payment; you simply travel on your metro Travel Card journey.
⏰ Service Pattern
Frequency: typically every 9 to 20 minutes (reported range for Metrolink feeders). Hours: in step with Doha Metro hours (about 5:30 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, to about 1:00 AM on Thursdays, and Fridays from about 2:00 PM). For today’s exact departures, check the Qatar Rail app or Sila (sila.qa) — Qatar publishes no open timetable feed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the M146 really free?
Yes. Metrolink feeder buses are free for Doha Metro passengers — there is no separate fare and no cash payment on board.
How often does the M146 run?
Typically every 9 to 20 minutes (reported range for metrolink feeders), in step with Doha Metro hours (about 5:30 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, to about 1:00 AM on Thursdays, and Fridays from about 2:00 PM).
Which station does the M146 serve?
Lusail Metro Station. The loop serves Al Kheesa.
Sources: Qatar Rail / Mowasalat Metrolink listings and the official Routes Guide (June 2024), cross-checked against the current Metrolink feed listings (2025-26) and the Property Finder Qatar Metrolink station table. Page verified October 2026.