What is the cheapest way to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest way to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi is to shuttle and bus which costs AED 2 - AED 4 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?

The fastest way to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs AED 60 - AED 90.

Is there a direct bus between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi?

No, there is no direct bus from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi station. However, there are services departing from Al Ain - Al Jimi Mall and arriving at Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station via Al Ain Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi is 171 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.

How do I travel from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi without a car?

The best way to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs AED 10 - AED 17.

How long does it take to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Al Ain to Abu Dhabi bus from?

Al Ain to Abu Dhabi bus services, operated by Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, depart from Al Ain Central Bus Station.

Where does the Al Ain to Abu Dhabi bus arrive?

Al Ain to Abu Dhabi bus services, operated by Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, arrive at Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?

Yes, the driving distance between Al Ain to Abu Dhabi is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi.

Where can I stay near Abu Dhabi?

There are 1347+ hotels available in Abu Dhabi.

Al Ain to Abu Dhabi - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Al Ain Central Bus Station to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Stationbus X90
3h 7m
AED 10–16
Shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Terminal Bus Station to Sultan Bin Zayed St / Mohammed Bin Khalifa Stbus A2
3h 27m
AED 2–4
Drive 150.2 km
1. Drive from Al Ain to Abu Dhabicar 150.2 km
1h 18m
AED 62–89
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Al Ain to Abu Dhabitaxi 150.2 km
1h 18m
AED 250–310

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Distance: 170.8 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Abu Dhabi Department of Transport operates a bus from Al Ain Central Bus Station to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi 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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