There are 6 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Jebel Ali
best- Take the bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E101
- Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Madinat Zayedbus X60
7h 46mAED 39–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Stationbus E102
- Take the bus from MBZ City Bus Station to Madinat Zayedbus X60
7h 51mAED 37–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Madinat Zayed276.5 km
2h 28mAED 370–470Drive 276.5 km
- Drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayedcar 276.5 km
2h 28mAED 113–163Bus #2
- Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E100
- Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Madinat Zayedbus X60
7h 55mAED 39–59Bus #3
- Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus 117 G
- Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Madinat Zayedbus X60
8h 48mAED 44–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed is to bus which costs AED 35 - AED 60 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 28m and costs AED 370 - AED 470.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed. However, there are services departing from Discovery Garden Metro Bus Stop 1 and arriving at Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei St / MBK Road - Ghayathi R/A via Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8, Abu Dhabi Bus Station and Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei St / Municipality Office A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Madinat Zayed is 334 km. The road distance is 276.5 km.
The best way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed without a car is to bus via Jebel Ali which takes 7h 46m and costs AED 35 - AED 65.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed, including transfers.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinat Zayed.
There are three+ hotels available in Madinat Zayed.
What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Madinat Zayed, United Arab Emirates?
You can take a subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei St / MBK Road - Ghayathi R/A via Discovery Gardens Metro Station 2, Discovery Garden Metro Bus Stop 1, Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Station, Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8, Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Madinat Zayed, and Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei St / Municipality Office A in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- 8009090
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 26–40
- 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
- Phone
- 800555
- Website
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Madinat Zayed
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 4–6
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from MBZ City Bus Station to Madinat Zayed
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 4–6
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Madinat Zayed
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 4–6
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
Bus from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Madinat Zayed
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- AED 4–6
- Schedules at
- itc.gov.ae
- Phone
- +971-6-00525252
- [email protected]
- Website
- srta.gov.ae
Bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 28–40
- Schedules at
- eforms.srta.gov.ae
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Madinat Zayed
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- AED 370–470
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Madinat Zayed. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






