There are 5 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City 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
6h 10mAED 34–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Zayed City274 km
2h 24mAED 370–470Drive 274 km
- Drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed Citycar 274 km
2h 24mAED 112–161Bus
- 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
6h 37mAED 35–53Bus #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
6h 41mAED 37–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City is to bus which costs AED 35 - AED 55 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 24m and costs AED 370 - AED 470.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubai Airport (DXB) station to Zayed City. However, there are services departing from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 and arriving at Madinat Zayed via Abu Dhabi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Zayed City is 319 km. The road distance is 274 km.
The best way to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City without a car is to bus via Jebel Ali which takes 6h 10m and costs AED 30 - AED 55.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City, including transfers.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zayed City.
There are three+ hotels available in Zayed City.
What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Zayed City, United Arab Emirates?
You can take a subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Madinat Zayed via Ibn Battuta Metro Station, Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8, Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1, and Abu Dhabi Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 8009090
- [email protected]
- Website
- rta.ae
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
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
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
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
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
- https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/dubaibus?lang=en
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dubai-DXB to Zayed City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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 Zayed City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.