Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, has several bus stations and routes to cater the commutation within the emirate. Whether you travel within Abu Dhabi or commute to and from other emirates, public buses provide a comfortable and convenient travel.
Whether catching a bus to attend class or visiting a friend, Abu Dhabi bus routes ensure you arrive on time. To bring all the relevant details in the palm of your hand, here’s a comprehensive guide to Abu Dhabi bus stations. So, let’s scroll down!
Abu Dhabi Main Bus Terminal – Overview
Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station is also known as Abu Dhabi Main Bus Terminal. This is the Emirate’s largest transportation hub, serving internal and external routes connecting the Emirate to other cities. The Abu Dhabi main bus station is in:
- Al Wahda area, Zone 1, on Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (2nd Street), Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bus Stations Based on Routes in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Bus Service connects all the major cities and emirates via several routes, including local and intercity routes.
Internal Routes
The following are the Abu Dhabi bus routes to travel within the emirate:
- City Bus 23
- To Bawabat Abu Dhabi, Bawabat Abu Dhabi St / Al Maqta Mall
- To Al Bateen, Al Bateen St / Sheikha Fatima Park
- City Bus 45
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- Reg Bus 101
- To Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed St / Capital Park
- To Abu Dhabi Industrial City, Al Wazn St / Dalma Mall Main Entrance
- Reg Bus 102
- To Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed St / Capital Park
- To MBZ City, MBZ City Bus Station
- Reg Bus 103
- To Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed St / Capital Park
- To MBZ City, Al Nasr St / ADVETI
- Reg Bus 110
- To Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed St / Capital Park
- To Mussafah, St 16 / National Petroleum Corporation
- Reg Bus 201
- To Al Bahyah, Al Saay St / Shuhadah Badar Mosque
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- Reg Bus 202
- To Al Rahbah, Al Yaseer St / Al Rahba Hospital
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- Reg Bus 203
- To Abu Mreikhah, BAPS Temple
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- Reg Bus A2
- Al Danah, Khalifa Bin Zayed Street / Shk. Zayed Bin Sultan Street Al Matar, Zayed International Airport
- Exp Bus X88
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- To Al Dhannah, Al Rubban St/ Al Dhannah ADNOC Bus Station
- Exp Bus X90
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- Exp Bus X60
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
- To Muzayr’ah, Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Rd/ Mezaira’a Bus Station
- Exp Bus X70
- To Al Marfa, Al Khor St/ Mirfa Bus Station
- To Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station
External Routes
The following routes are for travelling to other emirates and cities via Abu Dhabi Bus Stations:
Dubai
- From Abu Dhabi Main Bus Station:
- E100, E101, and E102
- Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus timing:
- Daily Trips Every 30 minutes
- From Abu Dhabi Main Bus Station:
- 117 and 118
- Abu Dhabi to Sharjah bus timing:
- Daily Trips Every hour
Sharjah
Ajman
- Daily Trips From Abu Dhabi Main Bus Station:
- E100, and E102
- Abu Dhabi to Ajman bus timing:
- Trip 1: 10:00 AM
- Trip 2: 21:30 PM
Ras Al Khaimah
- Daily Trips From Abu Dhabi Main Bus Station:
- E100, E101, and 117
- Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah bus timing:
- Trip 1: 01:30 PM
- Trip 2: 07:30 PM
Al Ain
- To Central District, Othman Bin Affan St / Al Ain Central Bus Station:
- Exp Bus X90
- Abu Dhabi to Al Ain bus timing:
- Daily Trips Every hour
Bus Fares in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi bus ticket prices are affordable, making your journey economical yet comfortable. You can buy the bus tickets from Customer Happiness Offices at the Station by paying via Hafilat card in Abu Dhabi.
The standard Abu Dhabi bus fare is as follows:
- AED 2 (Boarding Fee) + 5 Fils/km
- AED 5/ journey Maximum fare (For more than 60 km trips)
The Abu Dhabi bus fares for the following cities are:
- Abu Dhabi to Al Ain Bus:
- Regular: ِAED 30
- Premium: ِAED 40
- Abu Dhabi to Al Dafrah Bus:
- All Regions: ِAED 30
- Liwa: ِAED 35
- Al Ruwais: AED 37
The Abu Dhabi bus fares for the following emirates are:
- Abu Dhabi to Dubai Bus: AED 25
- Abu Dhabi to Sharjah Bus: AED 30
- Abu Dhabi to Ajman Bus: AED 35
- Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah Bus: AED 35
FAQs
For the Abu Dhabi bus card balance check, tap on the validator machine near the bus entrance in Abu Dhabi.
You can buy bus cards in Abu Dhabi from:
– Sales and recharge machines (TVM)
Visit the Darbi website map viewer to check where the machines are located.
– Strategic Partner Offices
Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (SPAR)
Al Ain Cooperative Society
All branches of Lulu Hypermarket and Lulu Exchange in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra
– Customer Happiness Offices at bus stations and the Airport
Bus A2 goes to Abu Dhabi Airport from Abu Dhabi Bus Station.
For Hafilat card recharge, use the following service means:
– Sales and recharge Machines (TVM)
Recharged immediately
Available at bus stations and bus stops
– Recharge Machine
Recharged immediately
Available at bus stations, bus stops, and shopping centres
– Customer Happiness Centre
Recharged immediately
Available at bus stations
– MBME Recharge Machines
Recharged after two hours
Available at commercial centres and buildings
– Website
Recharged after two hours
Visit DARBI Website
Catch your bus from your nearest Abu Dhabi Bus Station and do what’s due! Follow our guides for all the Abu Dhabi bus routes, schedules, ticket prices, etc. Also, you can learn about the cost of living in Abu Dhabi and manage your
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