What is the cheapest way to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City?

The cheapest way to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City is to bus which costs AED 10 - AED 16 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City?

The fastest way to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs AED 65 - AED 95.

Is there a direct bus between Abu Dhabi (State) and Al Ain City?

No, there is no direct bus from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City station. However, there are services departing from Abu Dhabi - Men's College and arriving at Al Ain Central Bus Station via Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (State) and Al Ain City is 164 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.

How do I travel from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City without a car?

The best way to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs AED 10 - AED 16.

How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City bus from?

Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City bus services, operated by Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, depart from Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station.

Where does the Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City bus arrive?

Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City bus services, operated by Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, arrive at Al Ain Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City?

Yes, the driving distance between Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City.

Where can I stay near Al Ain City?

There are 83+ hotels available in Al Ain City.

Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Al Ain City by bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Al Ain Central Bus Stationbus X90
2h 50m
AED 10–16
Drive 159.7 km
1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain Citycar 159.7 km
1h 26m
AED 65–94
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain Citytaxi 159.7 km
1h 26m
AED 330–400

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Distance: 164.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi (State), United Arab Emirates and Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates?

Abu Dhabi Department of Transport operates a bus from Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Al Ain Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost AED 2–3 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Mwasalat also services this route once daily.

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