What is the cheapest way to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest way to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi is to subway and bus which costs AED 30 - AED 55 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi?

The fastest way to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs AED 60 - AED 90.

How far is it from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Airport Terminal 3 and Abu Dhabi is 159 km. The road distance is 147.2 km.

How do I travel from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi without a car?

The best way to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs AED 30 - AED 55.

How long does it take to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi, including transfers.

Can I drive from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi?

Yes, the driving distance between Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi.

Where can I stay near Abu Dhabi?

There are 1673+ hotels available in Abu Dhabi.

Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi by bus, car, taxi, towncar, or subway

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1E100
2h 58m
AED 35–51
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Discovery Gardens Metro Station 2MRed1
2. Take the bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1E101
3h 20m
AED 33–51
Drive 147.2 km
1. Drive from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi147.2 km
1h 22m
AED 60–87
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi147.2 km
1h 22m
AED 340–410
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi147.1 km
1h 22m
Bus via Al Jubail Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Union Bus Station 5 to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2E303
2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station117 G
4h 22m
AED 38–54

Airport Terminal 3 to Abu Dhabi by foot, subway, and bus

336Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

AED 35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.8 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Airport Terminal 3, United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Dubai RTA Bus operates a bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost AED 27–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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