Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station is a starting point for intercity journeys to Al Ain, Al Dhafra and Dubai. If you’re planning a trip from a four-star resort in Abu Dhabi, use Abu Dhabi Mobility and Dubai’s RTA to check the route, timetable and ticket details before setting out.
- Intercity destinations: Al Ain and Al Dhafra, with Dubai routes also listed by RTA.
- Al Ain service pattern: daily buses, with trips every hour.
- Al Ain fares: AED 30 for regular and AED 40 for premium tickets.
- Ticket purchase: Al Ain and Al Dhafra tickets are available at Customer Happiness Offices at the station.
Finding Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station is a stop on intercity services connecting the city with regional destinations. For planning your wider Abu Dhabi day, the Abu Dhabi one-day itinerary can help you place a bus journey alongside time in the city.
For journeys within Abu Dhabi, the station is a practical reference point; for intercity travel, start by confirming that your destination is served and which timetable applies. Abu Dhabi Mobility’s intercity-services page links to timetables and provides contact numbers for route questions.
Getting to the station from the resort
Abu Dhabi International Airport is about 50 minutes by car from Andalus Al Seef Resort & Spa. For airport-to-resort planning, the guide to Abu Dhabi International Airport to Andalus Al Seef Resort covers that connection.
Abu Dhabi Taxi can be booked through its app or by calling 600 53 53 53. For calls from outside the UAE, the number is +971 2 418 6000.
Which intercity routes and timetables should you check?
Abu Dhabi Mobility provides intercity services from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain and Al Dhafra. Dubai’s RTA connects Ibn Battuta Bus Station with Abu Dhabi Bus Station on E101, and Al Ghubaiba with Abu Dhabi Bus Station on E100; E201 runs between Al Ghubaiba and Al Ain Bus Station.
For Al Ain, services run daily, with trips every hour. Al Dhafra services also run daily, with hourly trips. Check the linked timetable for the service and destination you need rather than assuming all routes share the same departure pattern.
Al Dhafra fares are AED 30 for all regions, AED 35 for Liwa and AED 37 for Al Ruwais. Before you go, check the official site for the relevant timetable, fare and service details.
How do tickets, payment and boarding work?
For Al Ain and Al Dhafra journeys, the station’s Customer Happiness Offices sell tickets. Al Ain fares are AED 30 for a regular ticket or AED 40 for a premium ticket.
For RTA intercity eTickets, select a travel date and time when booking. RTA also advertises a dedicated station boarding lane and an exclusive station seating area for eTicket holders. Confirm the details for your route and ticket before travelling.
FAQs
Where can you find Abu Dhabi intercity timetables?
Abu Dhabi Mobility’s intercity-services page links to timetables. RTA’s timetable page includes its E100 and E101 intercity services.
Can you travel from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain by bus?
Yes. Abu Dhabi has intercity bus services between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
How can you contact Abu Dhabi Mobility about intercity services?
Call 800 22 739 or 052 378 5614 for more information.