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Trains from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

🚆 Traveling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by train is a convenient option, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 147 km distance. 🚌 The journey starts with a bus towards Dubai departing from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and arriving at Al Ghubaiba.

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  • The train services from Abu Dhabi to Dubai are provided by the Roads and Transport Authority. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and covers a distance of 147 km. The buses depart from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and arrive at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Dubai. For more information and schedules, you can contact the RTA at 011 971 800 9090 or visit their website at http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/map/rta_map_en.html.
  • The fastest train route between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is Route 3, which takes 2 hours and 3 minutes to complete the journey covering a distance of 147 km. This route involves taking a bus towards Dubai from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, departing from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. The transportation for this route is provided by the Roads and Transport Authority, and for more details or schedules, you can contact them at 011 971 800 9090 or visit their website at http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/map/rta_map_en.html.
  • There is no direct train service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Instead, travelers can take a bus provided by the Roads and Transport Authority for the journey. The buses depart from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and arrive at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Dubai. The RTA offers multiple bus routes with varying travel times between the two cities, allowing passengers flexibility in planning their journey.
  • The first bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Dubai usually departs early in the morning, around 6:00 am. The last bus of the day typically leaves in the evening, at around 10:00 pm. Travelers are advised to check the specific schedule with the Roads and Transport Authority at 011 971 800 9090 or visit their website at http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/map/rta_map_en.html to confirm the exact departure times.
  • There are multiple direct bus trips each day between Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Dubai. The exact number of trips may vary, but generally, there are frequent buses running between the two cities. Travelers can contact the Roads and Transport Authority at 011 971 800 9090 or visit their website at http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/map/rta_map_en.html for the most up-to-date schedule and availability of direct trips between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Will you be returning to Abu Dhabi by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

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