Doha to Al Khor Bus: R701 and R702 Routes and Timings
Doha to Al Khor by Karwa bus: the R701 and R702, how often they run, the bus back, and the routes to Simaisma, Al Ruwais and Mesaieed.
Al Khor, on the coast north of Doha, has no Metro station. Two Karwa routes link it with Doha:
| Bus | From | To | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| R701 | Industrial Area Bus Station | Al Khor | Every 45 minutes |
| R702 | Lusail Bus Station | Al Khor Aquatic Centre | Every 30 minutes |
The routes and frequencies are from Karwa's network change reported by Gulf Times in August 2022 (Gulf Times), and match our route data. Karwa buses run from 4 AM to midnight, every day (Mowasalat).
From Lusail: R702
The R702 starts at Lusail Bus Station and runs along the Lusail Expressway and Al Khor Coastal Road to Al Khor Mall and the Aquatic Centre. It's the more frequent of the two, every 30 minutes.
From central Doha: R701
The R701 starts at Industrial Area Bus Station, runs along Salwa Road and Al Shamal Road, and ends at Al Khor Mall, every 45 minutes. To reach Industrial Area Bus Station from the city centre, take the T604 from Msheireb; see the Industrial Area guide.
Al Khor to Doha
Both routes run in each direction, so for Al Khor to Doha catch the R701 or R702 back from the same stops. The R702 ends at Lusail, which also has stations on the Metro Red Line into Doha. The last buses leave before midnight, so check the Karwa app for the final departure.
Simaisma, Al Ruwais and Mesaieed
- R706 runs from Lusail Bus Station along the coast road to Simaisma, every 45 minutes.
- R705 links Al Ruwais in the far north with Al Khor Mall, every 90 minutes.
- L540 and L541 run between Mesaieed, south of Doha, and Al Khor.
Every bus to Al Khor
From our route data
Buses that stop in Al Khor: L540, R705
- L540Mesaieed Qatar Energy to Al Khor
Stops at Al Khor (stop 2 of 2)
All 2 stops
- Mesaieed Qatar Energy
- Al Khor
- R705Northern coast connector: Al Ruwais to Al Khor
Stops at Al Khor (stop 3 of 3)
All 3 stops
- Northern coast connector: Al Ruwais
- Al Shamal Rd
- Al Khor
Stops are listed in one direction. Check the destination shown on the bus before you board.
Bus number to Al Khor from your area
Every other stop on these routes, and the bus that links it with Al Khor without changing.
- Al Shamal Rd
- R705
- Mesaieed Qatar Energy
- L540
- Northern coast connector: Al Ruwais
- R705
Paying
Karwa buses need a Karwa bus card or a ticket in the Karwa app. They don't take cash, and the Doha Metro card doesn't work on them.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Doha to Al Khor?
The R702 from Lusail Bus Station, every 30 minutes, or the R701 from Industrial Area Bus Station, every 45 minutes.
What are the Lusail to Al Khor bus timings?
The R702 runs every 30 minutes, within Karwa's hours of 4 AM to midnight.
Which bus goes from Al Khor to Doha?
The R701 or R702 in the other direction, to Industrial Area or Lusail.
Is there a Metro to Al Khor?
No. The nearest Metro is the Red Line at Lusail.
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