What is the cheapest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

The cheapest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai is to bus and shuttle which costs AED 2 - AED 3 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

The fastest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs AED 55 - AED 80.

Is there a direct bus between Abu Dhabi and Dubai?

No, there is no direct bus from Abu Dhabi station to Dubai. However, there are services departing from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 and arriving at Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is 147 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.

How do I travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai without a car?

The best way to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 47m and costs AED 30 - AED 45.

How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus from?

Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1.

Where does the Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus arrive?

Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9.

Can I drive from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

Yes, the driving distance between Abu Dhabi to Dubai is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 19888+ hotels available in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi to Dubai - 6 ways to travel via bus, subway, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus, subway, car, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8E101
2. Take the subway from Energy Metro Station 1 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1MRed2
2h 47m
AED 31–44
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sultan Bin Zayed St / Mohammed Bin Khalifa St to Abu Dhabi Terminal Bus StationA2
2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai
3h 42m
AED 2–3
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Dubai136.6 km
1h 16m
AED 56–81
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Abu Dhabi to Dubai136.6 km
1h 16m
AED 320–380
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9E100
2. Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45 to Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside9 / ...
3h 9m
AED 31–45
Bus, subway via Discovery Gardens Metro Station 1
1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8E101
2. Take the subway from Discovery Gardens Metro Station 1 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1MRed1
3h 15m
AED 33–52

Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus and subway

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2h 47mAverage Duration

AED 31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

You can take a bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 and Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45 in around 3h 9m.

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