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Abu Dhabi to Dubai Train Tickets & Timetable

Etihad Rail is the UAE national railway associated with the Abu Dhabi - Dubai corridor. No verified, bookable passenger timetable is available for this page. Exact passenger-station distance, departure stations, intermediate stops, journey times and daily frequency therefore remain unlisted. Passenger classes and a lowest fare in AED are also unverified, so no indicative ticket price is quoted. Freight operations or announced journey targets should not be treated as a passenger schedule. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead where services are available; this does not confirm an advance booking option for Abu Dhabi - Dubai.

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Seats

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:43

Abu DhabiStation

1h 4m

07:47

DubaiStation

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 1AX11

from

41 USD

1h 4m, Direct

06:43

Abu DhabiStation

07:47

DubaiStation

from

41 USD

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 1AX11

07:43

Abu DhabiStation

1h 4m

08:47

DubaiStation

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 1AX15

from

41 USD

1h 4m, Direct

07:43

Abu DhabiStation

08:47

DubaiStation

from

41 USD

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 1AX15

Day trains

12:43

Abu DhabiStation

1h 4m

13:47

DubaiStation

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 2AF35

from

41 USD

1h 4m, Direct

12:43

Abu DhabiStation

13:47

DubaiStation

from

41 USD

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 2AF35

16:43

Abu DhabiStation

1h 4m

17:47

DubaiStation

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 1AX51

from

41 USD

1h 4m, Direct

16:43

Abu DhabiStation

17:47

DubaiStation

from

41 USD

Direct

High-speed

Etihad Rail 1AX51

First train

06:43

Last train

18:43

Travel duration

1h 4m

Daily departures

Departure station

Abu Dhabi

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Dubai

Ticket price

$27

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Flexible Exchanges & Cancellations

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Abu Dhabi to Dubai Route Overview

This corridor links the UAE capital with Dubai through the national Etihad Rail network, rather than through Dubai Metro. Dubai Metro is a separate urban system and does not extend to Abu Dhabi. A national railway connection should not be confused with an operating passenger service. Reserved-seat and non-reserved travel arrangements for this route are unverified.

Travel time

1h 4m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 4m

Longest trip

1h 4m

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the UAE capital, with Qasr Al Hosn and the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. No passenger departure station is verified for this page; Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station is not a railway station.

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Passenger Station, Najm Suhail Street, Mussafah Commerical, ME10, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

1h 4m

Dubai

Dubai includes the Al Fahidi historic district, Dubai Creek and Downtown Dubai around Burj Khalifa. No Etihad Rail passenger arrival station is verified here, and a Dubai Metro station name should not be substituted.

Dubai

Dubai Al Yalayis Station, Al Yalayis Street, Me’aisem 1, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Practical Information for Etihad Rail Travelers

Passenger baggage rules for Abu Dhabi - Dubai are unverified. Do not apply airline baggage allowances or another country's train rules to Etihad Rail.

Luggage Allowance

No verified piece count, weight limit or maximum dimensions are available here for Abu Dhabi - Dubai Etihad Rail passengers.

Storage Facilities

Luggage rack dimensions and large-suitcase storage arrangements are not verified for an Abu Dhabi - Dubai passenger service.

Special Items

Acceptance of bicycles, sports equipment and musical instruments on Abu Dhabi - Dubai passenger trains is unverified. Obtain the applicable rules before planning to carry them.

Average rating & reviews

4.7

Among mobile stores and search platforms

4.7

Among mobile stores and search platforms

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Return with connections, all fine

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clear pricing

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Priya

Abu Dhabi to Dubai Map

The Abu Dhabi - Dubai corridor forms part of the Etihad Rail national network. Dubai Metro is a separate urban railway and does not connect the two cities. Passenger station locations, stopping patterns and the exact station-to-station distance are not verified here, so this page does not present a confirmed passenger itinerary.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Etihad Rail

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 4m

Price from

$27

Departures

Rating

Intercity buses provide an established public-transport link between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A city-center-to-city-center rail comparison cannot be made without confirmed passenger stations and frequency. No verified direct scheduled flight is used as a comparator here, so flight times and fares are omitted. Rail can reduce transport emissions, but no route-specific passenger emissions figure is verified.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

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1h 4m

$27-$55

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Cities at Both Ends

Abu Dhabi is the UAE capital; Qasr Al Hosn records its history, while Saadiyat Island houses the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Dubai's Al Fahidi district and Dubai Creek reflect its trading past, beside newer districts around Burj Khalifa. Passenger departure and arrival stations are unverified here.

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a hub on the Etihad Rail national network, with intercity trains from Mohamed bin Zayed City station connecting Fujairah, Dubai, and the wider UAE.

FAQ about the Abu Dhabi - Dubai Route

Can I currently book an Abu Dhabi to Dubai passenger train?

This page cannot confirm a currently bookable Etihad Rail passenger departure. Check Rail Monsters for your date or contact its support; iOS and Android apps are available. Its general 6 to 12 month booking window applies only where a service is available and does not prove this route is on sale.

How much is the cheapest Abu Dhabi to Dubai train ticket?

No verified base passenger fare in AED is available for this page. Quoting a minimum price, USD equivalent or reserved-seat supplement would be speculative. A bus fare should not be presented as an Etihad Rail train fare.

How long does the Abu Dhabi to Dubai train take?

A scheduled passenger journey time is not verified here. Announced targets cannot establish the fastest or slowest bookable departure, its stops or the transfer time to your final address. Dubai Metro does not provide an Abu Dhabi - Dubai journey.

Does a UAE national rail pass cover Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

No UAE national passenger rail pass or coverage terms for this route are verified here. Dubai's nol card should not be assumed valid for Etihad Rail. Rail Monsters sells individual train tickets for available services, but individual-ticket availability for Abu Dhabi - Dubai is not confirmed.

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