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

The cheapest way to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai is to bus and subway which costs AED 30 - AED 55 and takes 3h 7m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Abu Dhabi (State) and Dubai?

No, there is no direct bus from Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai. However, there are services departing from Abu Dhabi - Men's College and arriving at Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside via Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 and Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (State) and Dubai is 150 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai without a car is to bus and subway which takes 3h 7m and costs AED 30 - AED 55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai?

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

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 17131+ hotels available in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Abu Dhabi (State) to Dubai by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8bus E101
2. Take the subway from Energy Metro Station 1 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1subway MRed2
3h 7m
AED 33–52
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Dubaicar 136.6 km
1h 16m
AED 56–81
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Abu Dhabi to Dubaitaxi 136.6 km
1h 16m
AED 320–380
Bus, subway via Discovery Gardens Metro Station 1
1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8bus E101
2. Take the subway from Discovery Gardens Metro Station 1 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1subway MRed1
3h 15m
AED 34–53
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9bus E100
2. Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45 to Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seasidebus 9 / ...
3h 32m
AED 33–50

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Distance: 150.5 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Abu Dhabi - Men's College to Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside via Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9, and Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45 in around 3h 32m.

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