RAK Public Transport: Modes, Timings, Fares and More

Ras Al Khaimah, the northern Emirate of the UAE, has a rich culture that blends the modern era gracefully. To facilitate tourists and residents, the RAK Government has played a key role. Public transport in Ras Al Khaimah is streamlining travel processes.

From buses to taxis, RAK public transport is here to simplify your travel journey. Let’s walk you through the modes of public transport, timings, fares and more.

• Modes of Public Transport in Ras Al Khaimah
• Public Buses in Ras Al Khaimah
• RAK Taxi Service
• Marine Transport
• RAK Sayr App
• FAQs

Modes of Public Transport in Ras Al Khaimah

RAK Transport Authority (RAKTA) has been committed to providing safe travel to its residents. This is where RAK public transport came into the picture to provide comfortable travel at affordable rates. Today, Ras Al Khaimah has state-of-the-art and well-facilitated buses, taxis, marine transport and more.

Moving ahead, we will discuss each mode of RAK public transport along with the fares and everything in between.

1. Public Buses in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah features fully air-conditioned and Wi-Fi-enabled buses. These buses connect the city centre with main points throughout the Emirate. Moreover, the intercity bus service has made travel smoother than ever before.

Public buses are a preferred choice because of their comfort and affordable fares. Here are the four bus categories offered by RAKTA:

City Bus

Want to travel on a budget and explore the beauty of Ras Al Khaimah? Why not take RAK public buses covering the major areas of the Emirate? With bus stops at main locations, here are the bus routes operating within the city:

Intercity Bus

RAK bus service facilitates smart solutions for people via its intercity buses. Here are the routes operating from RAK to other Emirates and vice versa:

International Bus

Travelling from Ras Al Khaimah to Oman is now possible with the RAK international bus service. This initiative is to strengthen ties and promote inter-country travel. Here are the details:

• Route: RAK to Musandam | Musandam to RAK
• Timing: 08:00 am and 06:00 pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Fare: AED 50
• Frequency: Two buses operate throughout the day from RAK to Oman and way back

RAK Ride

The last category is for all those looking for fast yet reliable travel. Here comes RAK Ride, an Express Bus Service that offers direct routes and reduced travel time. Connecting remote areas to the city centre, here are the details of Express Ride:

• Route: Buses start from the Al Nakheel area and run from RAK Airport and the Aden area to reach the Al Ghail area.
• Timing: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Frequency: Every 
• Fare: Ranging from AED 10 to AED 20

Payment Method

RAKTA has introduced an E-Saqr Card to pay for public bus fares. Initially, it was only for intercity buses, but now intercity fares can be paid using bus cards. There are three types of Saqr cards:

• Blue Card
• Silver Card
• Gold Card

2. RAK Taxi Service

Another mode of public transport providing ultimate convenience is the RAK Taxi service. Currently, there are around 600 air-conditioned taxis. The best part is the 27/7 service allowing passengers to travel intracity and intercity any time of the day.

Moreover, all the taxis are equipped with smart metres and AI-enabled cameras. Here are two categories of taxis operating in Ras Al Khaimah:

Regular Taxi

Here is the fare rate for different subjects:

Ladies Taxi

Another popular service is a women-only taxi service providing safe travel to women. The fare rate is the same as regular taxis.

3. Marine Transport

RAKTA also has an Abra service for all those looking for sea commutes. These commute journeys are pre-scheduled and passengers can purchase tickets at marine stations per the available schedule. Here are the details:

• Stations:
  • Qawasim Corniche station 1
  • Qawasim Corniche station 2
  • Hilton Garden Inn station
• Timings:
  • 10:00 am to 07:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
  • 10:00 am to 09:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
• Fare:
  • AED 10 per station
  • AED 150 for 30-minute rental
  • AED 300 for 60-minute rental
  • AED 0 for children under 2 years

RAK Sayr App

A recent launch by Ras Al Khaimah is the Sayr App using which passengers can plan their commutes and book tickets. For details, check out our complete guide to the Sayr App.

FAQs

Navigating public transport in Ras Al Khaimah is easy with our A-Z guide. Choose your preferred public transport from buses to taxis and travel smoothly. If you want to travel from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah, check out the options available.

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