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

The cheapest way to get from Khalifa City to Dubai is to bus via Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights which costs AED 7 - AED 11 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Khalifa City to Dubai is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs AED 45 - AED 70.

Is there a direct bus between Khalifa City and Dubai?

No, there is no direct bus from Khalifa City to Dubai station. However, there are services departing from Zayed International Airport - Terminal A and arriving at Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Khalifa City to Dubai?

The distance between Khalifa City and Dubai is 131 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Khalifa City to Dubai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs AED 60 - AED 80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Khalifa City to Dubai, including transfers.

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

Khalifa City to Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Zayed International Airport - Terminal A station.

Where does the Khalifa City to Dubai bus arrive?

Khalifa City to Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1.

Can I drive from Khalifa City to Dubai?

Yes, the driving distance between Khalifa City to Dubai is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Khalifa City to Dubai.

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 17120+ hotels available in Dubai.

Khalifa City to Dubai - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 160 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Khalifa City to Dubai by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zayed International Airport - Terminal A to Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1bus E102
2h 6m
AED 60–80
Bus via Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferrari World to Mercure Dubai Barsha Heightsbus D1
3h 53m
AED 8–10
Drive 119.5 km
1. Drive from Khalifa City to Dubaicar 119.5 km
1h 9m
AED 49–71
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Khalifa City to Dubaitaxi 119.5 km
1h 9m
AED 280–340
Line 160 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sas Al Nakhl to Al Wadha Terminalbus 160
2. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station 8bus E101
3h 52m
AED 35–54
Bus via Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1 to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9bus E100
4h 9m
AED 34–51

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Distance: 131.2 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

Dubai RTA Bus operates a bus from Zayed International Airport - Terminal A to Al Jafiliya Bus Station 1 hourly. Tickets cost AED 22–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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