How-to20 Oct 2026

How to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi without a car

No car? No problem – it’s actually quite simple to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi without a car. Here’s a guide.

How to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi without a car

With so many exciting events coming up in Abu Dhabi, you may find yourself planning a trip to the capital. If you don’t own a car, don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi without getting behind the wheel. And no, we’re not talking about booking yourself a cab through an app for approximately Dhs200. That’s money you could keep in your bank account or spend treating yourself instead. We’re talking about budget-friendly ways to travel that will have you sitting back, relaxing and possibly even tempt you into making more plans in the capital. Want to know how? Read on, fellow traveller… The Etihad Rail is one of the most recent public transportation systems launched across the UAE and is already quite popular with residents (and maybe even tourists). For now, while it seems like most people are just hopping onboard so they can experience the thrill of riding a train across borders in the UAE, it will soon become a popular way to travel for actual purposes, like a business meeting, to visit friends and family, or maybe… to catch a performance. For whatever reason you need to hop on board and head to the capital, here are the important details How much does a ticket from Dubai to Abu Dhabi cost via Etihad Rail? Ticket prices vary based on when you travel but start from Dhs39 for Comfort Class and Dhs109 for Premium Class. Travel time? The travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is one hour and 4 minutes. How often are the trains? Trains run from Dubai at various times during the day.

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