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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Gabalaby plane, train, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Gabala by plane, train, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Abu Dhabi, train

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    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane AUH - GYD
    2. Take the train from Baku to Gebeletrain train
    11h 24m
    $222–583

  2. Drive 2,945.5 km

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Gabalacar car 2,945.5 km
    33h 48m
    $327–471

  3. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane DXB - GYD
    3. Take the train from Baku to Gebeletrain train
    14h 6m
    $232–733

  4. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane DOH - GYD
    3. Take the train from Baku to Gebeletrain train
    13h 51m
    $288–978

  5. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane SHJ - GYD
    3. Take the train from Baku to Gebeletrain train
    14h 57m
    $242–547

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,223.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Abu Dhabi to Gabala. However, you can take the bus to Abu Dhabi Terminal Bus Station, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport, fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), walk to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, take the bus to 28 May station, walk to Baku, take the train to Gebele, then take the taxi to Gabala. Alternatively, you can drive from Abu Dhabi to Gabala in around 33h 48m.

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