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However, buses offer entertainment value for children who enjoy watching the landscape change. 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For hassle-free attraction access, check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fdubai-tourist-pass\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Tourist Pass\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fcities\u002Fabu-dhabi\" target=\"_blank\">Abu Dhabi city experiences\u003C\u002Fa> to make every moment count during your Emirates journey.",{"id":801,"data":802,"type":526},"disclaimer-para",{"text":803},"\u003Cem>Disclaimer: All prices mentioned are approximate and subject to change.\u003C\u002Fem>",{"id":805,"data":806,"type":521},"key-takeaways-header",{"text":807,"level":265},"Key Takeaways",{"id":809,"data":810,"type":545},"takeaways-list",{"items":811,"style":534},[812,815,818,821,824,827],{"items":813,"content":814},[],"\u003Cstrong>Dubai to Abu Dhabi distance\u003C\u002Fstrong> by road is 140 kilometres, taking 1 hour 22 minutes by car under normal traffic conditions.",{"items":816,"content":817},[],"Bus travel costs just \u003Cstrong>AED 25\u003C\u002Fstrong> compared to \u003Cstrong>AED 250-400\u003C\u002Fstrong> for taxis, making it the most budget-friendly option.",{"items":819,"content":820},[],"Private car or taxi offers the best convenience and time efficiency for families and business travellers.",{"items":822,"content":823},[],"Avoid peak hours (7-9 AM and 5-7 PM) to prevent journey times extending to nearly 2 hours.",{"items":825,"content":826},[],"No advance booking required for buses — they run every 20 minutes between major stations.",{"items":828,"content":829},[],"\u003Cstrong>Abu Dhabi to Dubai metro fare\u003C\u002Fstrong> doesn't exist as direct rail service isn't available between the cities.",{"id":831,"section":586,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":832},"a7971512-d3a7-40c7-a4d1-a7bcf8a45ec2",[833],719,{"metadata":835,"faqs":839},{"translations":836},[837],{"title":838,"description":23},"Frequently Asked Questions",[840,846,852,858,864,870],{"faqs_id":841},{"translations":842},[843],{"question":844,"answer":845},"How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?","The fastest option is a private car or taxi at 1 hour 22 minutes. 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They depart every 20 minutes throughout the day.",{"id":484,"translations":877,"metadata":971},[878],{"id":879,"sc_content_block_id":484,"languages_id":184,"content":880},1257,{"time":515,"blocks":881,"version":583},[882,886,890,894,912,916,920,924,937,941,945,967],{"id":883,"data":884,"type":521},"bus-header",{"text":885,"level":265},"Bus Journey from Dubai to Abu Dhabi",{"id":887,"data":888,"type":526},"bus-intro",{"text":889},"Public bus service offers the most economical way \u003Cstrong>to go to Abu Dhabi from Dubai\u003C\u002Fstrong>. 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Many travellers use this time to plan their Abu Dhabi itinerary or catch up on work.",{"id":972,"section":586,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":973},"9d6bda6f-f115-4b06-8f26-66b7f6da2572",[974],717,{"id":474,"translations":976,"metadata":1043},[977],{"id":978,"sc_content_block_id":474,"languages_id":184,"content":979},1255,{"time":980,"blocks":981,"version":1042},1782299327154,[982,989,995,1012,1018,1024,1030,1036],{"id":983,"type":521,"data":984,"tunes":986},"overview-header",{"text":985,"level":265},"Dubai to Abu Dhabi Distance and Travel Overview",{"alignment":987},{"alignment":988},"left",{"id":990,"type":526,"data":991,"tunes":993},"overview-para-1",{"text":992},"The Dubai to Abu Dhabi distance varies depending on your chosen route and transportation method. Here's what you need to know:",{"alignment":994},{"alignment":988},{"id":996,"type":631,"data":997},"distance-table",{"withHeadings":630,"stretched":998,"content":999},false,[1000,1003,1006,1009],[1001,1002],"Measurement type","Distance",[1004,1005],"Road Distance","140 kilometers",[1007,1008],"Aerial Distance","116 kilometers (Flight distance is slightly longer, approx 130 km)",[1010,1011],"Average Travel Time","1 hour 22 minutes",{"id":1013,"type":526,"data":1014,"tunes":1016},"overview-para-2",{"text":1015},"The journey between these cities is straightforward, with well-maintained highways and multiple transportation options. Unlike many international routes, flying isn't practical due to the short distance between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 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This approach maximises your time at destinations like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fproducts\u002Flouvre-museum-abu-dhabi\">Louvre Abu Dhabi\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fproducts\u002Fferrari-world-abu-dhabi\">Ferrari World Abu Dhabi\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"alignment":1035},{"alignment":988},{"id":1037,"type":526,"data":1038,"tunes":1040},"jnFZXMco8D",{"text":1039},"Visiting Dubai and Abu Dhabi? \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=inline-cta&utm_campaign=eia-dubai-to-abu-dhabi\">Let Eia plan both cities!\u003C\u002Fa>",{"alignment":1041},{"alignment":988},"2.31.0",{"id":1044,"section":586,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":1045},"46dfcef8-348e-4183-9faf-bf4acd9692ad",[1046],715,{"id":468,"translations":1048,"metadata":1060},[1049],{"id":1050,"sc_content_block_id":468,"languages_id":184,"content":1051},1254,{"time":1052,"blocks":1053,"version":1042},1782299103659,[1054],{"id":1055,"type":526,"data":1056,"tunes":1058},"intro-para",{"text":1057},"Planning your journey between the two iconic UAE cities? 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