Al Khor Bus Station — Karwa Buses to Doha, Lusail & Al Shamal (2026)

ByTanveer Hussain

🚌 Al Khor Bus Station is the public transport hub of Al Khor, Qatar’s northern coastal city — the terminus for Karwa‘s regional routes to Doha, Lusail and Al Shamal.

📋 Essential Information

  • Bus routes: R701 (to Industrial Area Bus Station, Doha — every 45 minutes), R702 (to Lusail Bus Station — every 60 minutes), R705 (to Al Ruwais, Al Shamal — every 90 minutes)
  • Hours: about 4:00 AM to 12:00 midnight, daily
  • Payment: Karwa Smart Card only — no cash on Karwa buses
  • Operator: Mowasalat (Karwa)

🚏 Routes from Al Khor

The R701 is the main Doha service, running to Industrial Area Bus Station every 45 minutes. The R702 runs to Lusail Bus Station (for the Lusail Metro Station and the Red Line into Doha) every 60 minutes, ending at Al Khor Aquatic Center. The R705 heads north to Al Ruwais in Al Shamal every 90 minutes — the link between Qatar’s two northern towns.

🎟️ Fares & Payment

Fares are distance-based. Mowasalat does not publish an open fare table, so the figures here are the widely reported consensus (Expat Focus, TicketsToDo, hotel guides): about QAR 2.50-3 for short trips within Doha, QAR 4-9 for longer and out-of-city journeys, with QAR 9 the maximum (the Abu Samra border fare). Confirm the exact fare for your trip in the Karwa Journey Planner app before you travel.

Payment is by Karwa Smart Card only — Karwa buses do not take cash, and boarding without a valid card carries a QAR 10 penalty fare. The cards are: Classic (QAR 30, rechargeable), Limited (QAR 10, two journeys within 24 hours) and Unlimited (QAR 20, 24 hours). Buy and top up at bus stations and authorised outlets.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Al Khor to Doha by bus?
Take the R701 to Industrial Area Bus Station (every 45 minutes), or the R702 to Lusail and change to the Doha Metro Red Line at Lusail Metro Station.

How often do buses leave Al Khor?
R701 every 45 minutes, R702 every 60 minutes and R705 every 90 minutes, about 4:00 AM to midnight (Mowasalat Routes Guide).

Sources: Mowasalat (Karwa) official Routes Guide (June 2024), cross-checked against current network feed listings. Page verified October 2026.