How To Get From Dubai Airport To Abu Dhabi Best Way – All Possible Ways

Last updated on March 20th, 2023 at 11:49 am

How To Get From Dubai Airport To Abu Dhabi Best Way – You can go by metro, bus, taxi and private transfer.

What is The Distance From Dubai Airport To Abu Dhabi?

The distance from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi is 150 kilometers. Click here to book online Dubai activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Dubai airport to Abu Dhabi is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Dubai airport to Abu Dhabi is around 335 AED which is $90 USD.

What is The Cheapest Way From Dubai Airport To Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest way from Dubai airport to Abu Dhabi is by metro plus bus for $9 USD. It will take 20 minutes by metro to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and 6 AED which is $1.5 USD. And it will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to Abu Dhabi.

You can also rent a car in Dubai airport or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi.

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WHERE TO STAY IN DUBAI

You can sleep in a dorm room starting from $20-30 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-90 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $200 USD.

Book your accommodations in Dubai through Agoda or Booking.

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HOW TO GET FROM DUBAI AIRPORT TO ABU DHABI

METRO FROM DUBAI AIRPORT TO AL GHUBAIBA BUS STATION

The best way from Dubai airport to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station is by metro. The metro trains are running from Dubai airport to city every 5-10 minutes from 5 am until midnight.

The total travel time from Dubai airport to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station is around 20 and the metro fare Dubai airport to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station is 6 AED (2 Zones).

You will have to pay with the NOL Card that you can get in the vending machine at the airport for 2 AED. Total metro fare is 8 AED from Dubai airport to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station which is $2 USD.

You can get the metro at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 and you will have to walk around 5-7 minutes to reach the Metro Station at Dubai airport. From Terminal 3 Dubai airport to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station you have to take Red Line and transfer to the Green Line.

AIRPORT BUS FROM DUBAI TO ABU DHABI (CHEAPEST WAY)

Once you got by metro to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Dubai. You can get the Bus E100 to Abu Dhabi. The buses from Dubai to Abu Dhabi are running every 15 minutes starting from 4 30 am until midnight.

The Bus E100 is the most popular going from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Click here Bus E100 schedule and route!

The total travel time by bus Dubai to Abu Dhabi is 2 hours and 20 minutes and the final destination is Abu Dhabi Bus Station. The bus fare is around $9 USD.

You can’t pay with cash and you will have to pay with the NOL Card. The metro and bus will be a great option if you are going from Dubai airport to Abu Dhabi. There are also Buses Number 101 and 102 going from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and viceversa and the bus fare is the same 25 AED.

NOL CARD

NOL Card in Dubai is available in the vending machine at the airport. It will cost 2 AED which is only 0.50 cents of USD. You will have to top up. You can get unlimited transportation for 24 hours in Dubai for 20 AED which is $5 USD depending how many times you will move around Dubai.

The NOL Card is the payment method for buses, metro and water bus too. The Silver Card will cost 25 AED, The Red Ticket will cost 2 AED, Red Ticket day pass is 20 AED.

DUBAI METRO MAP

There are two Metro Lines: Red the one coming from Dubai airport to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and city center. You can also transfer to the Green Line.

BY TAXI FROM DUBAI AIRPORT TO ABU DHABI

If you go from Dubai airport to city center by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 1 hour and 30 minutes and the taxi fare from Dubai airport to Abu Dhabi is 335 AED which is $90 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

CAR RENTAL AT DUBAI AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car at Dubai’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to Abu Dhabi from Dubai airport with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, available in the airport for €30-40 per day.

Car rental options can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Make sure you have a parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM DUBAI AIRPORT TO ABU DHABI

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and want comfort after your flight to Dubai. Prices are around €80 and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be €20 per person.

Best Way From Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi

The best way from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi is by metro plus bus for $9 USD if you are on a budget and it will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

The best way from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi if you prefer comfort and you are traveling with more people by taxi or private transfer and 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time.

WHERE TO STAY IN ABU DHABI

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Abu Dhabi. Where you can sleep in a dorm room starting from $20-30 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-90 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $200 USD.

Book your accommodations in Abu Dhabi through Agoda or Booking.

CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATE IN DUBAI AND ATMS

The currency of Dubai is called Dirham and this is the money you will use while you travel around the country. And the exchange rate is €1= 4.4 AED. Also if you are bringing debit cards you will find many ATMs all over Dubai. You can pay in most of the places with a card.

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