There are 7 ways to get from Muscat to Downtown Dubai by plane, bus, car, towncar, or shuttle
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Fly to Dubai International Airport
best- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane MCT - DXB
3h 42mAED 442–732Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Al Azaiba to Al Jubail Terminalbus 203
10h 31mAED 49–110Drive 406.6 km
- Drive from Muscat to Downtown Dubaicar 406.6 km
4h 24mAED 166–239Towncar via Dubai
- Take a town car from Muscat to Dubaitowncar 402.8 km
5h 18mAED 1,544–1,564Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus
- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane MCT - SHJ
- Take the bus from Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2 to Deira City Center Bus Station 2bus
5h 1mAED 360–546Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle
- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane MCT - AUH
- Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall
5h 49mAED 228–1,270Towncar
- Take a town car from Muscat International Airport to Dubaitowncar 393.4 km
7h 8mAED 1,492–1,501
Muscat to Downtown Dubai by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muscat to Downtown Dubai is to bus which costs AED 45 - AED 110 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Muscat to Downtown Dubai is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs AED 440 - AED 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Muscat to Downtown Dubai station. However, there are services departing from Al Azaiba and arriving at Union Bus Station 5 via Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Muscat and Downtown Dubai is 372 km. The road distance is 406.6 km.
The best way to get from Muscat to Downtown Dubai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs AED 45 - AED 110.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Muscat to Downtown Dubai, including transfers.
Muscat to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by Mwasalat, depart from Al Azaiba station.
The best way to get from Muscat to Downtown Dubai is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs AED 440 - AED 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs AED 45 - AED 110 and takes 10h 31m.
Muscat to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by Mwasalat, arrive at Al Jubail Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muscat to Downtown Dubai is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Muscat to Downtown Dubai.
What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates?
Flydubai, Oman Air, and Emirates fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Mwasalat operates a bus from Al Azaiba to Al Jubail Terminal once daily. Tickets cost AED 40–100 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- omanair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Dubai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- AED 420–650
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Sharjah International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- AED 320–470
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- AED 150–1,300
- Phone
- +968 1551
- [email protected]
- Website
- mwasalat.om
Bus from Al Azaiba to Al Jubail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- AED 40–100
- Schedules at
- mwasalat.om
- Phone
- +968 92723854
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oman Taxi Tours
Towncar from Muscat to Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- AED 1,470
- Schedules at
- Oman Taxi Tours
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