M138 Metrolink Bus: Msheireb Feeder Via Souq Waqif, The Corniche And Bank Street

🚌 Metrolink M138 — free feeder for Msheireb Metro Station

🚌 Route M138: Msheireb Metro Station — circular via Souq Waqif, the Corniche and Bank Street | 🏢 Metrolink (Qatar Rail / Karwa) | 📍 Doha Metro Feeder

The M138 is a Metrolink feeder bus: a free shuttle that links Msheireb 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 M138 Essential Information

Route: M138 — Msheireb 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: Msheireb Metro Station
Areas served: Souq Waqif, the Corniche and Bank Street

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 M138 are shown in the Qatar Rail and Karwa apps and on the stop flags along the loop.

The M138 launched on 19 November 2023 from Msheireb Metro Station (Doha Metro announcement) — the downtown heritage loop for Souq Waqif and the Corniche.

📖 About Route M138

The M138 loops out from Msheireb Metro Station through Souq Waqif, the Corniche and Bank Street 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 M138 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 M138 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 M138 serve?
Msheireb Metro Station. The loop serves Souq Waqif, the Corniche and Bank Street.

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.