Lusail Tram Timing, Route & Map: Complete Details 2024
The Lusail Tram formerly known as the Lusail LRT is the light rail network currently being developed as a technological project of Lusail. This advanced project is the second tram system in Qatar after the “Education City Tram”. This valuable tram provides opportunities for the citizens of Lusail to travel around the city at the cheapest cost.
In this informative article, I will provide a complete guide about the Lusail Tram including its map, route, ticket costs, and all other required details. Let’s explore with Qatar Guides.
Lusail Location
Lusail is the second most developed and latest city in Qatar and It is about 23 kilometres(14.2 Mile) north of the centre of Doha. This newly planned city has luxury buildings, well-designed shopping malls, top-class schools, and a friendly, restful environment. In short, Lusail is a modern and desirable city to live in or visit.
Lusail Tram Timing
The Tram runs all days of the week (seven days) with the same schedule as the Doha Metro. Following are the Lusail Tram timing:
Days | Services Hours |
Saturday to Wednesday | 05:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
Thursday | 05:30 AM to 01:00 AM |
Friday | 02:00 PM to 01:00 AM |
Lusail Tram Ticket Cost
The cost of a ticket for the Tram is QAR 2 per journey same as the Doha Metro. A day pass is also available, you can buy it for just QAR 6. By using a day pass, you can make unlimited journeys on the Lusail Tram and Doha Metro.
If you want to travel on Tram, you will need to buy a travel card, which is a plastic card that can be easily recharged and reusable.
Moreover, you can use this travel card on both Doha Metro and Lusail Tram without paying any additional charges. Unlike the Doha Metro, this tram does not offer a Gold Club Card which benefits passengers.
Here is the cost of the Standard Card, including family class:
Service | Price |
Single Journey Perice | QAR 2 |
Day Pass Price | QAR 6 |
Travel Card Price | QAR 10 |
Note that if you use the Lusail Tram, you should tap in and out at the validators on the tram to avoid additional fee charges.
How To Purchase a Lusail Tram Travel Card
You can purchase a Standard Card from any Metro Station (from vending machines and licensed retailers). This Standard Card can be used for both the Lusail Tram and the Doha Tram. Additionally, if you want to recharge your travel card, you can recharge it through the station travel card vending machines, the official website of Qatar Rail, or the mobile application.
Lusail Tram Map
Below are the Lusail Tram Map and Qatar Tram Map, which can help you while travelling:
Lines of Lusail Tram
There are four lines on the map, which are:
- The orange colour line is active now.
- The pink colour line is active now.
- The purple colour line is coming soon.
- The turquoise colour line is coming soon.
Lusail Tram: Overview
It is the best tram service for the passengers of Lusail as it offers a convenient journey. This technological project was launched in January 2022, and it has served almost 6 million passengers. The network has four lines with 25 stations, including both underground and aboveground. Visitors and citizens find the Lusail Tram to be the easiest way to travel the whole city.
Trams can easily accommodate up to 209 passengers with each tram consisting of 64 seats in both Family and Standard Class. Drivers operate this Lusail Tram as compared to the Doha Metro which is driverless.
First Phase Of The Lusail Tram
The first phase was opened on 1st January 2022 featuring a six-station segment of the orange line. Afterwards, more stations were opened, including the Lusail Central, which was opened to the public on 9 April 2022.
As the developments of the Lusail advanced, the Tram network opened to the public. The network of the Lusail Tram spans 28 Km (17.3 Miles) making it the second-largest transport project in Qatar.
Lusail Tram Stations
After launching the Lusail Tram, it ran on the Orange Line which included seven stations, which are:
- Legtaifiya
- Marina (Marina-South)
- Marina Promenade (Marina-Central)
- Yacht Club
- Esplanade (Marnia-North)
- Lusail Central (Tarfat-South)
- Al Wessil (Energy City South)
The remaining stations of the Orange Line were opened on 9 April 2024. They are:
- Naifa
- South Fox Hill
- Downtown Lusail
- Al Khayl Street
- North Fox Hill
- North Crescent Park
- Rawdat Lusail
- Al Yasmeen
- Erkiyah
- Lusail Stadium
The Pink Line opened on 8 April 2024 to enhance the transportation facilities of the public. Here are the stations of Pink Line:
- Legtaifiya
- Marina South
- Marina Central
- Yacht Club
- Marina North
- Tarfat South
- Tarfat North
- Wadi
- Seef Lusail South
- Seef Lusail North
Easiest Way To Reach Lusail Tram From Doha
The easiest and best way to reach Lusail Tram from Doha is to take the Doha Metro service because you will reach it swiftly. Go to the Legtaifiya Doha Metro Station to connect with the Lusail Tram. Below are the steps to connect:
Step 1: Travel on the Doha Metro’s Red Line and tap your Doha Metro travel card to enter the station.
Step 2: Get off at the Legtaifiya station and use your travel card to tap out.
Step 3: Just follow the route directions to reach the Lusail Tram. Furthermore, you can use the same travel card of Doha Metro for the Lusail Tram without paying any additional charges. When you enter or exit the tram, you will need to tap your card near the tram door on the validator.
Please note that you can also reach the by using Metro express service. It offers a free trial riding service for passengers.
Lusail Tram Manners
- You can take photographs or selfies for your personal use, but must follow the Qatar rules and don’t take pictures of another person.
- The Lusail Tram allows you to take food in a sealable container, but eating is not allowed in the Tram due to passengers’ comfort.
- You cannot bring the animals in the Tram including dogs and cats.
- The Tram doesn’t allow you to take banned items such as bombs and pistols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Lusail Tram is an urban development project in Qatar that consists of two lines and six underground air-conditioned stations. This project provides opportunities for citizens of Lusail to travel all around the city at a reasonable price. The Standard card is beneficial for traveling on Lusail Tram and Doha Metro without any additional charges. Purchase this traveling card from the nearest Lusail Tram station to enjoy seamless travel.