There are 6 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E100
3h 33mAED 38–56Shuttle
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi
3hAED 3–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port148.2 km
1h 23mAED 370–470Drive 148.2 km
- Drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Portcar 148.2 km
1h 23mAED 61–87Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Porttaxi 148.2 km
1h 23mAED 340–410Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Discovery Gardens Metro Station 2subway MRed1
- Take the bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E101
3h 54mAED 36–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port is to shuttle which costs AED 3 - AED 5 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 23m and costs AED 370 - AED 470.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubai Airport (DXB) station to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port. However, there are services departing from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 and arriving at Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port via Abu Dhabi Bus Station and Abu Dhabi - Electra Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port is 169 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.
The best way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs AED 35 - AED 60.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port, including transfers.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port.
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What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port, United Arab Emirates?
Dubai RTA Bus operates a bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost AED 27–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 800 90 90
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Discovery Gardens Metro Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 7–11
- Schedules at
- Dubai RTA
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- Phone
- 8009090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 27–40
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 22–35
- Website
- Dubai RTA
- Phone
- +1 800 665 2122
- Website
- emirates.com
Shuttle from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- emirates.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- AED 370–470
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- AED 340–410
Dubai Taxi Corporation
- Phone
- +971 4 208 0808
- Website
- dubaitaxi.ae
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi - Zayed Port. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.