M316 Metrolink Bus: Ras Bu Abboud Feeder Via Hamad International Airport Midfield (cargo And Staff Areas)

🚌 Metrolink M316 — free feeder for Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station

🚌 Route M316: Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station — circular via Hamad International Airport Midfield (cargo and staff areas) | 🏢 Metrolink (Qatar Rail / Karwa) | 📍 Doha Metro Feeder

The M316 is a Metrolink feeder bus: a free shuttle that links Ras Bu Abboud 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 M316 Essential Information

Route: M316 — Ras Bu Abboud 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: every 12 minutes
Fare: Free for metro passengers

🚏 Station & Areas Served

Metro station: Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station
Areas served: Hamad International Airport Midfield (cargo and staff areas)

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 M316 are shown in the Qatar Rail and Karwa apps and on the stop flags along the loop.

The M316 is the staff-and-cargo feeder for Hamad International Airport’s Midfield area — passengers for the terminal should use the airport’s own metro station and the L533, T612 and T613 buses.

📖 About Route M316

The M316 loops out from Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station through Hamad International Airport Midfield (cargo and staff areas) 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: every 12 minutes. 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 M316 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 M316 run?
Every 12 minutes, 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 M316 serve?
Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station. The loop serves Hamad International Airport Midfield (cargo and staff areas).

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.