What is the cheapest way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) is to subway and bus which costs AED 30 - AED 55 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State)?

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

Is there a direct bus between Dubai and Abu Dhabi (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State). However, there are services departing from Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside and arriving at Abu Dhabi - Men's College via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 and Abu Dhabi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State)?

The distance between Dubai and Abu Dhabi (State) is 153 km. The road distance is 136.1 km.

How do I travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 5m and costs AED 30 - AED 55.

How long does it take to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State)?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) bus from?

Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside station.

Where does the Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) bus arrive?

Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45.

Can I drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Abu Dhabi (State)?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Abu Dhabi (State).

Dubai to Abu Dhabi (State) - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Subway, bus
best
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
3h 5m
AED 33–52
Drive 136.1 km
1. Drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabicar 136.1 km
1h 15m
AED 56–80
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dubai to Abu Dhabitaxi 136.1 km
1h 15m
AED 310–380
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45bus 9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E100
3h 30m
AED 34–51

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Distance: 153.4 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi (State), United Arab Emirates?

You can take a bus from Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside to Abu Dhabi - Men's College via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9, Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1, and Abu Dhabi Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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