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

The cheapest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubai is to bus and subway which costs AED 30 - AED 45 and takes 2h 47m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Abu Dhabi and Downtown Dubai?

No, there is no direct bus from Abu Dhabi station to Downtown Dubai. However, there are services departing from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 and arriving at Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3 via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubai?

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

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

The best way to get from Abu Dhabi to Downtown 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 Downtown Dubai?

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

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

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

Where does the Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubai bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubai?

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

Where can I stay near Downtown Dubai?

There are 17034+ hotels available in Downtown Dubai.

Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubai - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubai by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus, subway
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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
2h 47m
AED 31–44
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubaicar 136.6 km
1h 16m
AED 56–81
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubaitaxi 136.6 km
1h 16m
AED 320–380
Bus, line 29 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 1 to Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3bus 29
3h 32m
AED 31–45

Abu Dhabi to Downtown Dubai by bus and subway

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Distance: 147 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3 via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 1 in around 3h 32m.

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