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How to get fromDowntown Dubai to Dubai Southby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway, bus via Ibn Battuta Metro Station

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    1. Take the subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 to Ibn Battuta Metro Stationsubway subway MRed2
    2. Take the bus from Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Station to Al Maktoum International Airport, Departure 1bus bus N55
    1h 52m
    AED 14–19

  2. Drive 50.6 km

    1. Drive from Downtown Dubai to Dubai Southcar car 50.6 km
    38 min
    AED 21–30

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Dubai to Dubai Southtaxi taxi 50.6 km
    38 min
    AED 160–200

  4. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 to EXPO Metro Station 2subway subway MRed1
    2. Take the bus from Expo 2020 Metro Station 2 to Al Maktoum International Airport, Departure 1bus bus F55
    1h 55m
    AED 14–20

Downtown Dubai to Dubai South by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
TicketAED 14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Downtown Dubai to Dubai South. However, you can take the subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Station, take the bus to Al Maktoum International Airport, Departure 1, then walk to Dubai South. Alternatively, you can drive from Downtown Dubai to Dubai South in around 38 min.

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