If you are planning to take a ride from Dubai to the picturesque city of Al Ain, the bus makes a comfortable option. Since, Dubai to Al Ain bus services makes for the most cost-effective option, here is a detailed guide on how to travel between the two emirates by bus.
Dubai to Al Ain Bus Service: An Overview
With a distance of mere 100 km and a well-connected route, travelling from Dubai to Al Ain is not too difficult. To save some money, you can easily take a bus and reach your destination in a couple of hours. However, if you would like to opt for a taxi, check out Dubai Taxis for more details. Also, if you are thinking of enjoying the road trip in your own car, it is doable too. In case you do not own a car yet and would like to buy one, have a look at this collection of used cars for sale in Dubai.
Dubai to Al Ain by Bus
To travel from Dubai to Al Ain you can either go for a bus or a minibus at Dubai’s Al Ghubaiba station. The bus station is located in Al Shindagha area to Dubai Creek’s west. To reach the station, you can either take the Dubai Metro or a taxi depending on your budget and convenience. From the metro station, Al Ghubaiba is a short walk of under 5 minutes.
Before this service, buses were not available for the direct route between the two emirates. People had to first travel to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah from where they would take a minibus to Al Ain. This was inconvenient and would take more than 3 hours to travel.
However, E201, a new route launched by the Roads and Transport Authority or RTA Dubai, allows a direct bus service between the two emirates. Let’s find out all about E201 Dubai to Al Ain Bus service.
E201 Bus Service from Dubai to Al Ain
The Dubai to Al Ain bus routes startes from Al Ghubaiba bus station (Dubai) to Al AIn. The first bus service to go between the two emirates directly, E201 is a joint venture between the Department of Transport or DoT Abu Dhabi and RTA Dubai. Also, check out these Abu Dhabi electric buses to learn more about new transportation ventures in the capital.
The E201 bus project is an effort to cater to the needs of creating affordable transportation services between Al Ain and Dubai. The service has provided a budget-friendly option to travellers and commuters.
E201 Dubai to Al Ain Bus Service Cost
Dubai to Al Ain bus ticket price is AED 25 for one way trip. You may use nol card to pay for the ticket.
Dubai to Al Ain Bus Timings (E201)
Dubai to Al Ain bus station timings starts from 05:30 AM with the last bus departing at 12:00 AM. These buses leave after every half an hour so if you miss yours, you can catch the next one in 30 minutes.
E201 Bus Stops
E201 has the following bus stops:
- Al Jafiliya Metro Station (north)
- Emirates NBD – Nad Al Sheba
- Wasl
- Wasl Club 1
- Al Faqa Station 1
- Marmoom Dairy Farm 1
- City Petrol Station 1
- UAW University Mohammed bin Khalifa Street 1
- Sheikha Salama Mosque 1
For more information and updates on the Dubai to Al Ain bus route and timing, keep checking RTA’s website. At the Al Ain station, you can hail one of the many buses to get to Al-Ain Town Square. Most of the bus stops have the routes and maps of the area posted. The Dubai to Al Ain bus fare is AED 2 for a one-way trip.
Dubai to Al Ain Minibus
If you are looking for Dubai to Al Ain bus route, Al Ghazal minibuses are another great option. You can find these buses leaving the emirate at Al Ghubaiba bus station after every 40 minutes. In addition to Al Ghubaiba, you can take Bur Dubai to Al Ain bus from taxi station of Bur Dubai.
Dubai to Al Ain Minibus TImings:
The Dubai to Al Ain bus timings are from 5:40 AM until 11:40 PM. The journey takes around an hour and 45 minutes.
Dubai to Al Ain Minibus Ticket:
The Dubai to Al Ain Minibus costs AED 20 for one side trip.
Emirates Bus Service
Another option to travel from Dubai to Al Ain is via the coach service by the Emirates Airline. The service is for people travelling in the Economy class of the connecting flight for EK7025. It leaves from Dubai at 2:30 AM and reaches Al Ain at 4:15 PM. The drop-off point for the bus was Al Ain Mall.
This concludes our guide on Dubai to Al Ain Bus Service. If you are new to travelling by bus and metro, have a look at this guide on public transport in Dubai. Also, check out this guide to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai via bus.
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