Public Transport Apps in Qatar: Karwa, Sila and Qatar Rail
Karwa, Sila and Qatar Rail: which public transport app you need in Doha.
You don't need many apps to get around Doha by public transport. These are the useful ones.
| App | By | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Karwa journey planner | Mowasalat (Karwa) | Karwa bus routes, live buses, e-tickets |
| Sila | Ministry of Transport | Planning trips across buses, Metro and tram |
| Qatar Rail | Qatar Rail | Doha Metro and Lusail Tram: hours, travel cards and passes |
| Doha Transit and Doha Metro Route & Map Guide | GulfCommute (our apps) | Offline route and stop lists for Doha buses and the Metro |
Our own apps are Doha Transit: Bus Routes Guide and Doha Metro Route & Map Guide on Google Play.
Correction, October 2026: an earlier version of this article included app features and download links we couldn't verify. Search for the official apps by name in your app store, and check the publisher before you install.
Which do I need?
- Riding Karwa buses: the Karwa app, plus a Karwa bus card.
- Riding the Metro: the Qatar Rail app for hours and cards, and a Metro travel card.
- Planning a mixed trip: Sila or the Karwa app.
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