What is the cheapest way to get from Al Ain City to Dubai?

The cheapest way to get from Al Ain City to Dubai is to bus which costs AED 27 - AED 50 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Al Ain City to Dubai?

The fastest way to get from Al Ain City to Dubai is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs AED 50 - AED 80.

Is there a direct bus between Al Ain City and Dubai?

No, there is no direct bus from Al Ain City to Dubai. However, there are services departing from Al Ain Bus Stn and arriving at Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Al Ain City to Dubai?

The distance between Al Ain City and Dubai is 148 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.

How do I travel from Al Ain City to Dubai without a car?

The best way to get from Al Ain City to Dubai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs AED 27 - AED 50.

How long does it take to get from Al Ain City to Dubai?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Al Ain City to Dubai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Al Ain City to Dubai bus from?

Al Ain City to Dubai bus services, operated by Al Ghazal Minibus, depart from Al Ain Bus Stn station.

Where does the Al Ain City to Dubai bus arrive?

Al Ain City to Dubai bus services, operated by Al Ghazal Minibus, arrive at Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Al Ain City to Dubai?

Yes, the driving distance between Al Ain City to Dubai is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Al Ain City to Dubai.

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 17160+ hotels available in Dubai.

Al Ain City to Dubai - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 29 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Al Ain City to Dubai by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Al Ain Bus Stn to Al Ghubaiba Bus Stnbus
2h 12m
AED 27–47
Drive 133.9 km
1. Drive from Al Ain City to Dubaicar 133.9 km
1h 21m
AED 55–79
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Al Ain City to Dubaitaxi 133.9 km
1h 21m
AED 310–370
Bus, line 29 bus
1. Take the bus from Al Madina Petrol Station 2 to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 12bus E201
2. Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 1 to Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3bus 29
3h 26m
AED 30–43

Al Ain City to Dubai by bus, foot, and subway

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AED 27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.8 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Al Ghazal Minibus operates a bus from Al Ain Bus Stn to Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost AED 20–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Dubai RTA Bus also services this route hourly.

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