You need to travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi without a vehicle or even a driver’s license. Other than using a taxi to go between the two Emirates, you have a variety of public transportation choices to select from.
Here are all the bus routes and public transportation options you can use, whether you need to get to the Emirate for a concert or have a flight to catch from Abu Dhabi.
1. Intercity buses from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Taking a public intercity bus from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is one of the cheapest solutions. The following bus routes are available right now between Dubai and Abu Dhabi:
Between Dubai and Abu Dhabi City
- E100 from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and back
- E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and back
Between Dubai and Al Ain
- E201 from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Al Ain main bus terminal and back
Bus timings
Depending on demand, the intercity bus schedule may alter. Download the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) S’hail app, which is available for Apple and Android devices, to get the most up-to-date schedule of intercity buses going to Abu Dhabi when you are about to travel.
The S’hail app enables commuters to plan their route and view the most recent bus schedules to and from Dubai.
Cost
Depending on the timings and routes, the bus fare may change. If you do intend to take an intercity bus, you must have a Nol card on you. Nol cards can be divided into three categories: blue, silver, and gold.
The “Nol red ticket,” which is a disposable paper card and a single-use ticket that you can use for your trip, is the fourth choice. It’s crucial to remember that the red ticket only permits you to use one type of transportation (for example, bus, Metro or tram). Nol red bus tickets to Abu Dhabi cost Dh25 for one-way travel.
2. Shuttle bus service from Dubai to Abu Dhabi Airport
Etihad and Wizz Air are two airlines that provide their customers’ with free shuttle bus services if they have a flight to catch from the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
• Etihad Airways
If you have a flight booked with Etihad Airways, you are welcome to make use of their complimentary coach service from Dubai or Al Ain to the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
How does one book the Etihad Airways’ coach service?
The airline Etihad Airways urges customers to book at least 24 hours before departure. Without a confirmation of their reservation, passengers cannot board the bus.
Visit this link: https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/book/airport-transfers/etihad-coach and input your booking reference number or ticket number together with your last name to make a reservation for the Etihad Airways bus service.
Dubai pick-up/drop-off location:
The new Safest way Supermarket on Sheikh Zayed Road has a separate bus station for the Etihad Airways shuttle service. The bus number, which begins with an “EY,” can be used to identify the shuttle bus.
• Wizz Air
Wizz Air passengers can use this service. A shuttle bus service is an option when making a reservation with Wizz Air, and the bus charge is included in the ticket price.
From the Ibn Battuta Bus Station, a shuttle bus will take travelers to Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
3. Taxi
If a taxi is your preferred mode of transportation, you can order one using the Careem app, which is accessible on Apple and Android smartphones. Through the app, you can reserve RTA-licensed taxis under the “Hala taxi” category.
How does one book a ‘Hala Taxi’?
- Open the Careem app, then choose the “Hala Taxi” category.
- After that, type your destination into the search field.
- Next, select your pick-up location. Tap the “pick-up” button or manually type your address into the search area to have the taxi come to where you are right now.
- Select whether you want to pay with cash or a credit card by tapping the “Yalla” button.
- The app will then identify any nearby taxis and let you know if a driver is available to pick you up.
You also have the option to book private taxis through Uber or Careem.
Cost
The starting place and destination of your trip will determine how much it will cost. If you reserve a “Hala Taxi,” the fare to Abu Dhabi may range from Dh100 to Dh300.
The cost of a private taxi may be a little bit more.