M129 Metrolink Bus: Ras Bu Fontas Feeder Via Barwa Village And Madinatna

🚌 Metrolink M129 — free feeder for Ras Bu Fontas Metro Station

🚌 Route M129: Ras Bu Fontas Metro Station — circular via Barwa Village and Madinatna | 🏢 Metrolink (Qatar Rail / Karwa) | 📍 Doha Metro Feeder

The M129 is a Metrolink feeder bus: a free shuttle that links Ras Bu Fontas 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 M129 Essential Information

Route: M129 — Ras Bu Fontas 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 20 minutes
Fare: Free for metro passengers

🚏 Station & Areas Served

Metro station: Ras Bu Fontas Metro Station
Areas served: Barwa Village and Madinatna

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 M129 are shown in the Qatar Rail and Karwa apps and on the stop flags along the loop.

The M129 launched on 6 August 2023, running from Ras Bu Fontas Station into the Madinatna housing district (Doha Metro announcement).

📖 About Route M129

The M129 loops out from Ras Bu Fontas Metro Station through Barwa Village and Madinatna 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 20 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 M129 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 M129 run?
Every 20 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 M129 serve?
Ras Bu Fontas Metro Station. The loop serves Barwa Village and Madinatna.

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.