The FIFA World Cup is being held in Qatar for the first time. Having the smallest country to host makes it easy for visitors to navigate the country even if attending multiple games on the same day is possible. All 8 venues are within easy driving distance of Doha, the furthest distance between stadiums being 34 miles (55 km). It is possible to attend consecutive matches across different FIFA World Cup venues for the first time and stay in the same location for the duration of your stay for the first time.
The following is a guide to getting to Qatar's eight stunning stadiums for FIFA World Cup 2022 by road and using public transportation:
Extended metro hours during the World Cup (From 20 Nov to 20 Dec 2022): Saturday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m., and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
You can plan your journey using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app during the tournament. You will be able to view real-time travel updates, schedules, and locations of transport hubs in your app. You can also use your Hayya Card to access free public transportation from 10 November to 23 December 2022.
Express Buses Service connectingng stadiums in Qatar:
| Start | Destination | Service Number | Travel time (approx.) |
| Khalifa Intl | Ahmad Bin Ali | S901 | 20 minutes |
| Al Thumama | Al Bayt | S902 | 50 minutes |
| Education City | Al Janoub | S903 | 30 minutes |
| Lusail | Ras Abu Aboud (974) | S904 | 50 minutes |
| Al Bayt | Al Thumama | S905 | 50 minutes |
| Al Janoub | Ras Abu Aboud (974) | S906 | 25 minutes |
| Education City | Lusail | S907 | 35 minutes |
| Ahmad Bin Ali | Khalifa Intl | S908 | 20 minutes |
1. How to go To Al Bayt Stadium (35 km north of Doha Center, next to Al Khor Coastal Road)
By Metro: The nearest metro station to Al Bayt Stadium is Lusail QNB (Red line). S950 shuttle bus service will run to/from Lusail QNB Metro Station (Red line). It takes about 25 minutes to travel by bus. The stadium is a 15-minute walk from the drop-off area. Bus service begins 4 hours before the game starts and ends 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Expect heavy traffic on the metro due to World Cup.
By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. There will be dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from which this service will operate, bringing fans to the stadium within a 20 minute walk from downtown Doha and accommodation sites. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S951 | 65 min |
| Souq Waqif - North | S952 | 60 min |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S953 | 55 min |
| West Bay | S954 | 45 min |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S955 | 65 min |
Driving to the stadium: Residents and locals should drive to the stadium. There is parking near the stadium. Parking opens 4 hours before kick-off and closes 1.5 hours after the game. Parking options will be accessible. Car parks will fill quickly, so arrive early.
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| A | 20 min |
| B | 30 min |
| C | 35 min |
Pick-up and drop-off areas are at least a 25-minute walk from the stadium. The area will open four hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the end of the match.
Using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, you can find pick-up and drop-off locations.
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2. How to go to Lusail Stadium (About 20 km north of central Doha)
By Metro: The nearest metro station to Lusail Stadium is Lusail QNB (Red line). The stadium is within 20 minutes of walking distance.
By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. The Stadium Express Bus service will operate from dedicated hubs and take fans a minimum 30-minute walk from the stadium. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S991 | 60 minutes |
| Souq Waqif - North | S992 | 35 minutes |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S993 | 30 minutes |
| West Bay | S994 | 35 minutes |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S995 | 55 minutes |
Driving to the stadium: Residents and locals should drive to the stadium. There is parking near the stadium. Parking opens 4 hours before kick-off and closes 1.5 hours after the game. Parking options will be accessible. Car parks will fill quickly, so arrive early.
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| B | 35 minutes |
| C | 45 minutes |
| D | 45 minutes |
| E | 15 min shuttle bus (S998) + 10 min walk |
| F | 15 min shuttle bus (S998) + 10 min walk |
| G | 40 minutes |
Pick-up and drop-off areas are at least a 20-minute walk from the stadium. The area will open four hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the end of the match.
Using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, you can find pick-up and drop-off locations.
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By Metro: From Al Riffa Mall of Qatar Metro Station (Green line), it takes 15 minutes to walk to the stadium.
By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. There will be dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from which this service will operate, bringing fans to the stadium within a 20 minute walk. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S961 | 45 minutes |
| Souq Waqif - North | S962 | 50 minutes |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S963 | 35 minutes |
| West Bay | S964 | 30 minutes |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S965 | 40 minutes |
Driving to the stadium: Residents and locals should drive to the stadium. There is parking near the stadium. Parking opens 4 hours before kick-off and closes 1.5 hours after the game. Parking options will be accessible. Car parks will fill quickly, so arrive early.
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| A | 10 minutes |
| B | 20 minutes |
| C | 10 minutes |
| D | 25 minutes |
| E | 10 minutes |
Pick-up and drop-off areas are at least a 15-minute walk from the stadium. The area will open four hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the end of the match.
Using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, you can find pick-up and drop-off locations.
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By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. There will be dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from which this service will operate, bringing fans to the stadium within a 20 minute walk. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S921 | 15 minutes |
| Souq Waqif - North | S922 | 40 minutes |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S923 | 40 minutes |
| West Bay | S924 | 50 minutes |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S925 | 15 minutes |
Driving to the stadium: Residents and locals should drive to the stadium. There is parking near the stadium. Parking opens 4 hours before kick-off and closes 1.5 hours after the game. Parking options will be accessible. Car parks will fill quickly, so arrive early.
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| A | 10 minutes |
| B | 10 minutes |
| C | 10 minutes |
| D | 10 minutes |
| E | 20 minutes |
Pick-up and drop-off This area is located between Stadium Express Bus Hub and Spectator Parking Lot A, which is a 25-minute walk to the stadium. The area will open four hours before kick-off and close 1.5 hours after the end of the match.
Using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, you can find pick-up and drop-off locations.
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By Metro: The nearest metro station to Al Thumama Stadium is Free Zone Metro Station (Red line). The S980 shuttle service will run to and from Free Zone Metro Station. It takes about 20 minutes to travel by bus. The stadium is a 35 minute walk from the drop-off area. Bus service begins 4 hours before the game starts and ends 1.5 hours after the final whistle. Expect heavy traffic on the metro due to World Cup.
By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. There will be dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from which this service will operate, bringing fans to the stadium within a 35 minute walk. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S981 | 25 minutes |
| Souq Waqif – North | S982 | 30 minutes |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S983 | 35 minutes |
| West Bay | S984 | 40 minutes |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S985 | 20 minutes |
Driving to the stadium: Residents and locals should drive to the stadium. There is parking near the stadium. Parking opens 4 hours before kick-off and closes 1.5 hours after the game. Parking options will be accessible. Car parks will fill quickly, so arrive early.
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| A | 25 minutes |
Using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, you can find pick-up and drop-off locations.
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By Metro: From Education City Metro Station (Green line), it takes 15 minutes to walk to the stadium.
By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. There will be dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from which this service will operate, bringing fans to the stadium within a 25 minute walk. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S931 | 45 minutes
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| Souq Waqif - North | S932 | 35 minutes |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S933 | 30 minutes |
| West Bay | S934 | 25 minutes |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S935 | 45 minutes |
Driving to the stadium: Residents and locals should drive to the stadium. There is parking near the stadium. Parking opens 4 hours before kick-off and closes 1.5 hours after the game. Parking options will be accessible. Car parks will fill quickly, so arrive early.
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| A | Tram + 20-minute walk |
| B | 15-minute shuttle bus (S938) + 15-minute walk |
| C | 15-minute shuttle bus (S939) + 10-minute walk |
| D | 30-minute walk |
By Metro: From Sport City Metro Station (Gold line), it takes 15 minutes to walk to the stadium.
By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. There will be dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from which this service will operate, bringing fans to the stadium within a 30 minute walk. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S941 | 30 minutes |
| Souq Waqif - North | S942 | 35 minutes |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S943 | 30 minutes |
| West Bay | S944 | 25 minutes |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S945 | 30 minutes |
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| A | 20 minutes |
| B | 25 minutes |
| C | 30 minutes |
Using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, you can find pick-up and drop-off locations.
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By Metro: From Ras Abu Aboud Metro Station (Gold line), it takes 30 minutes to walk to the stadium.
By Stadium Express Buses: It's the fastest way. There will be dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs from which this service will operate, bringing fans to the stadium within a 15 minute walk. The buses start running 4 hours before kick-off and stop 1.5 hours after the final whistle. The last bus departs Bus Hub 1 hour before kick-off. Use your Hayya Card app to find bus hub locations.
| Departure Bus Hub | Service Number | Minimum Travel Time |
| Barwa Madinatna | S971 | 20 minutes |
| Souq Waqif - North | S972 | 25 minutes |
| FIFA Fan Festival | S973 | 35 minutes |
| West Bay | S974 | 35 minutes |
| Barwa Barahat Al Janoub | S975 | 30 minutes |
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to stadium |
| A | 30 minutes |
| B | 20-minute shuttle bus (S979) + 20-minute walk |
Using the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, you can find pick-up and drop-off locations.
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