How to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

Dubai and Abu Dhabi - the UAE's largest cities

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the two largest and most important cities in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi serves as the national capital and seat of government, while Dubai is the business capital and an attractive destination for international capital. Millions of tourists visit the UAE every year, usually visiting these metropolises in one trip. A very large number of passengers land at Abu Dhabi Airport, where low-cost airlines fly, from where they travel to Dubai after landing. What are the best transport options from Abu Dhabi to Dubai? Is there a direct bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai? In this article you will find information about public transport between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, ticket prices and the cost of taxis or rental cars.

How to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

The journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai is a short journey of no more than two hours on the comfortable highway between the cities. The road can be travelled in several ways. What are the transport options from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

• Buses - there are several types of buses between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, connecting Abu Dhabi city centre or airport with Dubai. The buses usually stop close to the metro station on arrival in Dubai, making it easy to transport around the city in Dubai. The journey is convenient and cheap. It takes between one and a half and two hours.
• Taxi - quick transport from Abu Dhabi to Dubai will be provided by taxi. Taxis have a distinctive grey colour. There is only one official Abu Dhabi taxi - any transport company (Uber type) must be a legally registered Abu Dhabi taxi.
• Hired car - it is a good idea to hire a car for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. Your own car gives you the comfort of moving at a time of your choosing and the freedom to stop along the way.

Bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

How to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by public transport? One of the most popular options for how to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai is by bus. Buses are divided into: official public transport buses between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and airport buses from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai. What is public transport from Abu Dhabi to Dubai and how much does it cost?

• E100 - the route of the E100 bus is Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station - Al Ghubaiba in Old Dubai. The bus stops along the way at Max Metro Bus Stop, near Dubai Frame and close to Downtown Dubai. The full journey takes 2 hours 15 minutes and costs AED 30.
• E101 - The route of the E101 bus is bu Dhabi, Central Bus Station - Ibn Battuta Bus Station in Dubai. At Ibn Battuta Station, you can change to the metro to get to Dubai Marina or Downtown. The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes and costs AED 25.
• E102 - The E102 bus route is Abu Dhabi Airport - Ibn Battuta Bus Station in Dubai. This is a quick and comfortable way to travel from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai. At Ibn Battuta Station, you can change to the metro and get to Dubai Marina or Downtown. The journey takes 1 hour 15 minutes and costs AED 25.
• Abu Dhabi Airport Express - the bus goes from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai's IBN Battuta station, which is under the Red Metro station, from where you can change to go to Dubai Marina or other districts in Dubai. The ticket costs AED 35 and the journey takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes (longer in traffic jams).

What is the payment method on the buses? For the E100, E101 and E102 buses, payment can only be made using the NOL card - a card for public transport in Dubai. You can purchase it at Abu Dhabi Airport in front of the bus stop. You can pay for your Abu Dhabi Airport Express ticket at the airport by card or cash.

Taxi from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

One of the most comfortable ways to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is by taxi. After ordering a taxi on the app or catching a taxi on the street, the driver will take you to your chosen destination and you can pay by card or cash. A taxi means comfort and privacy during your journey, but more strain on your budget. The cost of a taxi ride depends on the type, size of taxi and destination in Dubai and can range from around 200 to 400 dirhams. However, it is worth noting that large black taxis can be significantly more expensive than other options and are worth avoiding. Instead, it is advisable to use the original Hala Taxi, which are state-owned and offer the lowest prices. In the case of Dubai, these are cream taxi cars; in the case of Abu Dhabi, they are silver.

By rental car from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

Travelling by car on holiday is about the comfort of freedom and deciding the time of travel ourselves. The car allows us to get to places where buses and trains do not reach. The United Arab Emirates is full of tourist gems to discover that can only be reached by car. Is it possible to hire a car from Abu Dhabi to Dubai? Yes, and the best way to do it is through the Polish car rental company Modena Car Rental. By booking a car you can receive a 5-10% discount on all available cars, the amount of the discount depends on the length of the rental and the type of vehicle. To take advantage of this unique promotion, simply enter the slogan ‘Two Continents’ when booking .

How do I get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by car? Most travel between the two cities is via the E11 highway , the longest highway in the UAE. The journey, depending on the time of day, can take anywhere from 1 hour 15 minutes to as much as 1 hour 45 minutes. It also all depends on where you are commuting from and where you want to go.

You can get to know both Abu Dhabi and Dubai better with a guided tour by an English-speaking guide on the Abu Dhabi Full Day Tour and the All Dubai Group Tour. Two Continents is not only about guided tours, but the best attractions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, accommodation in Dubai and guides about the United Arab Emirates - you can find it all on the Two Continents website.

How to get from Abu Dhabi airport to Dubai?

Many tourists fly to the UAE with Wizz Air and land in Abu Dhabi, from where they then travel to Dubai. What are the options for getting from Abu Dhabi airport to Dubai?

• Bus - you can take two buses to Dubai from Abu Dhabi Airport: E102 or Abu Dhabi Airport Express. One and the other bus have the same journey time, but differ in price and frequency. Abu Dhabi Airport Express costs AED 35, you can buy your ticket at the airport and the bus runs 7 days a week 24 hours a day every hour. The E102 bus costs 25 AED, payment can only be made with an NOL card (a card for public transport in Dubai, buy at Abu Dhabi Airport) and the frequency is about one bus every hour and a half.
• Taxi - you can get from Abu Dhabi airport to Dubai quickly and conveniently by taxi. You can catch a taxi outside the airport or book through the Careem app. The cost of a taxi ride from Zayed International Airport to Dubai will vary depending on the location you choose and can cost from 200, 250 AED to as much as 400 AED.
• Hired car - a rental car with Abu Dhabi Airport pick-up is an easy way to travel to Dubai in comfort, but charges the owner with car ownership for the entire Dubai holiday.

Driving time from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

Driving time from Abu Dhabi to Dubai varies depending on the mode of transport chosen. The fastest will be by rental car or taxi. The journey, depending on the time of day, traffic jams and the chosen location, can take between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes. A longer journey will be by bus - from 1 hour 30 minutes to more than 2 hours on the road.

International transport in the UAE

International transport in the UAE is mainly by air. Road transport outside the UAE is mainly by transport trucks and private individuals. There are international bus services, such as Dubai-Maskat, but these are not very popular.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai - attractions in the UAE

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are ideal destinations for a dream holiday. In these cities you will find plenty of fascinating attractions for families with children, couples and groups of friends. In Abu Dhabi, you can explore the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace, Ferrari World with the world's fastest train and the Yas Waterworld water park. In Dubai, you can go on a Sunset Yacht Cruise, a Desert Safari with dune jumping in sporty Jeeps and ride the Ain Dubai - the largest Ferris wheel in the world. You can book attractions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi at Two Continents.

Questions and answers (FAQ)

• How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

Travel time depends on the mode of transport. The journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai will be fastest by taxi or rental car. Depending on the port of the day, traffic jams and the location chosen, the drive can take between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes. A bus journey can take anywhere from one and a half to more than two hours.

• How to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai cheaply?

Transport options from Abu Dhabi to Dubai vary in price. The cheapest of the options are the buses from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. The cheapest of these, the E101 and E102 cost AED 25 for a single ticket.

• What are the taxi fares from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

Taxi fares from Abu Dhabi to Dubai vary and depend on your choice of location in each city. The price can range from AED 200 to AED 400 or more. The cost to get from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai Marina is an average of AED 250-280.