Travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Distance by road, Dubai to Abu Dhabi: 140 km (approximately)
By air Dubai to Abu Dhabi: 123 km
Travel Time from Dubai to Abu-Dhabi (by road): It takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi can be done in three ways. As follows:
Dubai to Abu Dhabi by Car
Dubai to Abu Dhabi by Bus
Dubai to Abu Dhabi by Metro+Bus
When it comes to travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, it is convenient, you do it by bus. Being the largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is to the immediate west of Dubai. Both emirates are connected by the E11 road. The road runs parallel to the coastline. There is no direct metro between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taking a bus is probably the cheapest option you’ll find to travel between these two Emirates.
Bus services from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
There are approximately three different routes between the two Emirates:
ROUTE E100 (Al Ghubaiba Bus Station (Dubai Green Line Metro) to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station)
There are 4 stops (Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station, Abu Dhabi, Shahama Village, Abu Dhabi, Samha, and Al Ghubaiba Bus Station) on the E100 bus route from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, departing from Al Ghubaiba Dubai and ending at Abu Dhabi Bus Station.
Starting From: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
Destination: Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
Bus frequency: Every 20 to 30 minutes (depending on time and day)
Travel Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately).
Ticket Price: 25 AED
The E100 bus schedule from Dubai to Abu Dhabi:
Monday to Friday: Starts at 4:20 AM and last bus at 11:50 PM.
Saturday and Sunday: Starts at 4:20 AM and last bus at 12:20 AM (Next day).
ROUTE 101: (Ibn Battuta Mall (Ibn Battuta Metro Station Red Line) to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station)
There are 3 stops (Abu Dhabi, Shahama Village, Abu Dhabi, Samha, Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Stop) on the E101 route from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Dubai Ibn Battuta Bus Station, departing from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station - 01- and ending at Dubai Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Stop - 4.
Starting From: Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Destination: Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
Bus frequency: Every 20 to 30 minutes (depending on time and day)
Travel Time: 1 hours 45 minutes (approximately).
Ticket Price: 25 AED
The E101 bus schedule from Dubai to Abu Dhabi:
Daily: Starts at 05:20 AM and ends at 1:20 AM (Next Day).
Route E102: (Ibn Battuta Mall (Ibn Battuta Metro Station Red Line) to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station)
The E102 route includes a stop at Abu Dhabi International Airport, making it convenient to catch a flight. In between stops are Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station, Mussafah Park, Al Najah Private School, Al Ain University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal 1 and 3, and Ibn Battuta Metro Station.
Starting From: Ibn Battuta Bus Station
Destination: Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station
Bus frequency: Every hour.
Travel Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately).
Ticket Price: 25 AED
The E101 bus schedule from Dubai to Abu Dhabi:
Sunday to Thursday: from 5.30 AM to 10.30 PM.
Friday: From 6.30 AM to 11.30 PM.
Saturday: From 5.30 AM to 10.30 PM.
Bus fare from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
All bus fares include 25 AED one way, which is $6.81. You need to use an NOL card to get on and off buses, which can be purchased at metro stations or bus stations. You can’t book tickets in advance, but it doesn’t pose a problem because the lines aren't that long. You can easily find a seat.
You can be very flexible with your plans and you won’t have to worry about exchanges and timings. There is no difficulty in traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus.
What can you expect?
Despite the fact that these buses are public transportation, they are still luxurious. They have proper air conditioning, information screens, priority seating for women and children, and also priority boarding for the disabled.