M148 Metrolink Bus: Qatar University Feeder Via UDST (University Of Doha For Science And Technology)

🚌 Metrolink M148 — free feeder for Qatar University Metro Station

🚌 Route M148: Qatar University Metro Station — circular via UDST (University of Doha for Science and Technology) | 🏢 Metrolink (Qatar Rail / Karwa) | 📍 Doha Metro Feeder

The M148 is a Metrolink feeder bus: a free shuttle that links Qatar University 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 M148 Essential Information

Route: M148 — Qatar University 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 9 minutes at peak times
Fare: Free for metro passengers

🚏 Station & Areas Served

Metro station: Qatar University Metro Station
Areas served: UDST (University of Doha for Science and Technology)

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 M148 are shown in the Qatar Rail and Karwa apps and on the stop flags along the loop.

A 2025 service update cut M148 peak waiting times to 9 minutes (Doha Metro & Lusail Tram announcement).

📖 About Route M148

The M148 loops out from Qatar University Metro Station through UDST (University of Doha for Science and Technology) 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 9 minutes at peak times. 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 M148 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 M148 run?
Every 9 minutes at peak times, 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 M148 serve?
Qatar University Metro Station. The loop serves UDST (University of Doha for Science and Technology).

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.