How to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus?

From Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus

To get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 406 bus from Saif Ghobash St / St 17 station to Sultan Bin Zayed St / Abu Dhabi Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E100 bus and finally take the X13 bus from Department of Ports & Customs 2 station to Naif Intersection 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The bus schedule from Abu Dhabi may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dubai on the Moovit app.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 406406
Bus - E100E100
Bus - X13X13
Walk to Dubai
Leaves from Saif Ghobash St / St 17

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Khalifa Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sultan Bin Zayed St / Abu Dhabi Bus Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
    ID ADCBS2
    460 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - E100E100
    Wait for bus
    E100
    Dubai Al Ghubaiba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Department of Ports & Customs 2
    ID DOPC2
    136 min
  • 7
    Bus - X13X13
    Wait for bus
    X13
    Lulu Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naif Intersection 1
    ID NIS1
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dubai
    Walk to
    Dubai
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus via 104, E100 and X13

To get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 104 bus from Saif Ghobash St / St 17 station to Sultan Bin Zayed St / Abu Dhabi Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E100 bus and finally take the X13 bus from Department of Ports & Customs 2 station to Naif Intersection 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus schedule from Abu Dhabi may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dubai on the Moovit app.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 104104
Bus - E100E100
Bus - X13X13
Walk to Dubai
Leaves from Saif Ghobash St / St 17

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Khalifa Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sultan Bin Zayed St / Abu Dhabi Bus Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
    ID ADCBS2
    460 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - E100E100
    Wait for bus
    E100
    Dubai Al Ghubaiba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Department of Ports & Customs 2
    ID DOPC2
    136 min
  • 7
    Bus - X13X13
    Wait for bus
    X13
    Lulu Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naif Intersection 1
    ID NIS1
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dubai
    Walk to
    Dubai
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

The distance between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Dubai and Abu Dhabi is approximately 181.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

To check the bus schedule from Abu Dhabi to Dubai using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Abu Dhabi) and destination (Dubai), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus via 104, E100 and X13

To get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 104 bus from Saif Ghobash St / St 17 station to Sultan Bin Zayed St / Abu Dhabi Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E100 bus and finally take the X13 bus from Department of Ports & Customs 2 station to Naif Intersection 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus schedule from Abu Dhabi may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dubai on the Moovit app.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 104104
Bus - E100E100
Bus - X13X13
Walk to Dubai
Leaves from Saif Ghobash St / St 17

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saif Ghobash St / St 17
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Khalifa Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sultan Bin Zayed St / Abu Dhabi Bus Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station 1
    ID ADCBS2
    460 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - E100E100
    Wait for bus
    E100
    Dubai Al Ghubaiba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Department of Ports & Customs 2
    ID DOPC2
    136 min
  • 7
    Bus - X13X13
    Wait for bus
    X13
    Lulu Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naif Intersection 1
    ID NIS1
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dubai
    Walk to
    Dubai
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line Miqdad Al Kindi Mosque - Khalifa Street, Bus line Al Ghubaiba Bus Station - Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, Bus line LuLu Village - Al Satwa Bus Station.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line MBZ City South East - Khalifa Street, Bus line Al Ghubaiba Bus Station - Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, Bus line LuLu Village - Al Satwa Bus Station.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

    The 406 bus line goes from Saif Ghobash St / St 17 station near Abu Dhabi to Khalifa Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Khalifa Street station near Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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

    The total travel time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi by bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Abu Dhabi to get to Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

    Get on the 406 bus from the Saif Ghobash St / St 17 stop near Abu Dhabi in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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

    Get off the bus at the Khalifa Street stop, which is closest to Dubai in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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