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

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi is to subway and bus which costs AED 30 - AED 50 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs AED 55 - AED 80.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi station. However, there are services departing from Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3 and arriving at Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Downtown Dubai and Abu Dhabi is 146 km. The road distance is 136.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs AED 30 - AED 50.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi, including transfers.

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

Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3 station.

Where does the Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus arrive?

Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 1.

Can I drive from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi.

Where can I stay near Abu Dhabi?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Abu Dhabi.

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

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

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Subway, bus
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1. Take the subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 to Discovery Gardens Metro Station 2subway MRed1
2. Take the bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E101
2h 51m
AED 31–48
Drive 136.1 km
1. Drive from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabicar 136.1 km
1h 15m
AED 56–80
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabitaxi 136.1 km
1h 15m
AED 310–380
Line 29 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3 to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 1bus 29
2. Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E100
3h 33m
AED 32–47

Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi by subway and bus

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AED 31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.2 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Dubai Mall Bus Stop 3 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 in around 3h 33m.

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