How to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus and metro?

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus and metro

To get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the M1 metro from Union Metro Station station to Ibn Battuta Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E101 bus and finally take the 160 bus from Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Bus Station station to Saif Ghobash St / St 17 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to metro station
Metro - M1M1
Bus - E101E101
Bus - 160160
Leaves from Union Metro Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Metro Station
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Metro - M1M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Jebel Ali Metro Station
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ibn Battuta Metro Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Stop - 4
    ID 3509035
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - E101E101
    Wait for bus
    E101
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station - 01
    ID 3501415
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Bus Station
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Adnoc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    Ride to bus station
    Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus and metro via M1, E101 and 110

To get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the M1 metro from Union Metro Station station to Ibn Battuta Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E101 bus and finally take the 110 bus from Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Bus Station station to Saif Ghobash St / St 17 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to metro station
Metro - M1M1
Bus - E101E101
Bus - 110110
Leaves from Union Metro Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Metro Station
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Metro - M1M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Jebel Ali Metro Station
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ibn Battuta Metro Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Stop - 4
    ID 3509035
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - E101E101
    Wait for bus
    E101
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station - 01
    ID 3501415
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Bus Station
    410 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Residental City Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    Ride to bus station
    Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
The distance between Dubai, Dubai / Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi, Dubai / Abu Dhabi is approximately 163.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dubai / Abu Dhabi – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Dubai

Dubai is located at Dubai, Dubai / Abu Dhabi and the nearest public transit station is Musalla Road, Eyal Nasir Masji - 01.

Metro stations close to Dubai:

  • Palm Deira Metro Station
  • Al Ras Metro Station
  • Salah Al Din Metro Station

Bus stations close to Dubai:

  • Musalla Road, Eyal Nasir Masji - 01
  • Naif, Police Station - 01
  • Maktoum Hospital Road, Cemetry - 01
Public transit stations close to Abu Dhabi, Dubai / Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is located at Abu Dhabi, Dubai / Abu Dhabi and the nearest public transit station is Zayed Sports Stadium.

Bus stations close to Abu Dhabi:

  • Zayed Sports Stadium
  • Saif Ghobash St / Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
  • شارع مْشَجَّر 6
Related Routes

Alternative route from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus and metro via M1, E101 and 110

To get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the M1 metro from Union Metro Station station to Ibn Battuta Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E101 bus and finally take the 110 bus from Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Bus Station station to Saif Ghobash St / St 17 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to metro station
Metro - M1M1
Bus - E101E101
Bus - 110110
Leaves from Union Metro Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Metro Station
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Metro - M1M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Jebel Ali Metro Station
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ibn Battuta Metro Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Stop - 4
    ID 3509035
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - E101E101
    Wait for bus
    E101
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station - 01
    ID 3501415
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Bus Station
    410 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Residental City Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    Ride to bus station
    Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line E101, Bus line 160.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line E101, Bus line 110.

  • Is there a direct metro between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi?

    The M1 metro line goes from Union Metro Station station near Dubai to Jebel Ali Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Jebel Ali Metro Station station near Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi

  • How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi by metro and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Dubai to get to Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi?

    Get on the M1 metro from the Union Metro Station station near Dubai in Dubai / Abu Dhabi.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi?

    Get off the metro at the Jebel Ali Metro Station stop, which is closest to Abu Dhabi in Dubai / Abu Dhabi.

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