What is the cheapest way to get from Dubai to Khalifa City?

The cheapest way to get from Dubai to Khalifa City is to bus and line 160 bus which costs AED 30 - AED 55 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubai to Khalifa City?

The fastest way to get from Dubai to Khalifa City is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs AED 45 - AED 75.

Is there a direct bus between Dubai and Khalifa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubai to Khalifa City. However, there are services departing from Discovery Garden Metro Bus Stop 1 and arriving at Sas Al Nakhl via Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 and Al Wadha Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Dubai to Khalifa City?

The distance between Dubai and Khalifa City is 128 km. The road distance is 120.1 km.

How do I travel from Dubai to Khalifa City without a car?

The best way to get from Dubai to Khalifa City without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 47m and costs AED 55 - AED 85.

How long does it take to get from Dubai to Khalifa City?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Dubai to Khalifa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubai to Khalifa City bus from?

Dubai to Khalifa City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8.

Where does the Dubai to Khalifa City bus arrive?

Dubai to Khalifa City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1.

Can I drive from Dubai to Khalifa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubai to Khalifa City is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Dubai to Khalifa City.

Where can I stay near Khalifa City?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Khalifa City.

Dubai to Khalifa City - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Khalifa City 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 Metro Bus Station to Zayed International Airport - Terminal Abus E102
2h 47m
AED 56–83
Bus, line 160 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E101
2. Take the bus from Al Wadha Terminal to Sas Al Nakhlbus 160
3h 43m
AED 33–52
Drive 120.1 km
1. Drive from Dubai to Khalifa Citycar 120.1 km
1h 10m
AED 49–71
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dubai to Khalifa Citytaxi 120.1 km
1h 10m
AED 280–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 to Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1bus E100
4h 8m
AED 34–51

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Distance: 128 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Khalifa City, United Arab Emirates?

You can take a subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 to Sas Al Nakhl 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, and Al Wadha Terminal in around 3h 43m.

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