The Abu Dhabi bus network is one of the most reliable and budget-friendly public transport systems in the UAE. Whether you are a daily commuter, a tourist exploring the Emirates, or a traveller planning a smooth Dubai–Abu Dhabi itinerary, Abu Dhabi buses offer comfort, affordability, and excellent connectivity.
This updated guide will delve into everything in a route-wise and easy-to-understand manner, covering Abu Dhabi bus terminals, major bus stations, popular Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus routes, timings, fares, card balance checks, and FAQs. Find the other relevant bus routes.
Quick Highlights – Abu Dhabi Bus Services (2026)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Transport Authority | ITC Abu Dhabi (Integrated Transport Centre) |
| Popular Intercity Routes | Dubai to Abu Dhabi Bus (E100, E101, E102) |
| Main Bus Terminal | Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal (Central) |
| Key Bus Stations | Al Wahda Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Abu Dhabi Bus Station Overpass |
| Dubai Departure Points | Ibn Battuta Abu Dhabi Bus Stop E101 |
| Payment System | Hafilat Card |
| Average Fare | AED 25 – AED 35 |
| Best For | Tourists, office commuters, budget travelers |
Overview of Abu Dhabi Bus Network
The Abu Dhabi bus system connects:
- Abu Dhabi city areas
- Dubai
- Al Ain
- Sharjah and other emirates
All buses are air-conditioned, GPS-enabled, and operated with fixed schedules. For travellers visiting the UAE from other countries, Abu Dhabi buses are an economical and stress-free way to explore major cities.
Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal & Major Bus Stations
Regional Bus Service in Abu Dhabi and their Routes
- Reg Bus 101: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to Main Entrance of Dalma Mall in International City of Abu Dhabi, Al Wazn Street
- Reg Bus 102: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to MBZ City, MBZ City Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 103: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to MBZ City, Al Nasr Street / ADVETI
- Reg Bus 110: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to Mussafah, Street No. 16 / National Petroleum Corporation
- Reg Bus 111: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to Mussafah, Street No. 14 / Tasheel
- Reg Bus 120: Al Sadiyat, Shati Al Sadiyat Street / Saadiyat Public Beach to MBZ City, Street No. 79 / Mazyad Mall
- Reg Bus 121: Al Sadiyat, Al Dhiba Street / Hidd Al Saadiyat to MBZ City, Street No. 79 / Mazyad Mall
- Reg Bus 155: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to Shakhbout City, Al Saqiy Street / ADNOC
- Reg Bus 160: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to Khalifa City, Theyab Bin Eissa Street / Souq
- Reg Bus 161: Al Bateen, Corniche Street / Commercial International Bank to Khalifa City, Theyab Bin Eissa Street / Souq
- Reg Bus 170: Al Sadiyat, Saadiyat NYU 2 to Al Rahah, Al Zeina
- Reg Bus 175: Al Bateen, Al Bateen Street / Sheikha Fatima Park to Al Rahah, Al Zeina
- Reg Bus 201: Al Bahyah, Al Saay Street / Shuhadah Badar Mosque to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 202: Al Rahbah, Al Yaseer Street / Al Rahba Hospital to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 210: Al Bahyah, Al Sinad Street / Al Shahama Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Industrial City, Al Wazn Street / Main Entrance of Dalma Mall
- Reg Bus 216: Al Bahyah, Al Sinad Street / Al Shahama Bus Terminal to MBZ City, MBZ City Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 221: Al Samhah, Al Kubara-a Street / Souq to Al Bahyah, Al Sallah Street / Al Bahyah Souq
- Reg Bus 222: Al Samhah, Hili Street / Souq to Al Shahama, Al Shaeel Street / Osama Bin Zaid Mosque
- Reg Bus 225: Al Sader, Al Fattan Ship Industry to Al Bahyah, Al Rubban Street / Al Widayhi Street
- Reg Bus 227: Zayed Military City, Sweihan Prison to Al Bahyah, Al Sinad Street / Al Shahama Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 228: Zayed Military City, Tawazun to Al Bahyah, Al Sinad Street / Al Shahama Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 300: Al Shamkhah, Al Tasmeeh Street / Al Shamkhah Makani Mall to Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park
- Reg Bus 350: Sweihan, Street No. 65 / Slaughter House to Central District, Othman Bin Affan Street / Al Ain Central Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 360: Nahil, Street No. 81 / Ali Hader Al Mazrouei Mosque to Central District, Othman Bin Affan Street / Al Ain Central Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 380: Al Faqa’, Street No. 1 / Al Ain Co-op to Central District, Othman Bin Affan Street / Al Ain Central Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 390: Al Shiwayb, Street No. 1 / Souq to Central District, Othman Bin Affan Street / Al Ain Central Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 401: Al Rawdah, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Bani Yas, Bani Yas Street / Souq
- Reg Bus 404: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to Al Nahdah, Al Burouj Street / Al Wathba Municipality
- Reg Bus 405: Al Danah, Sultan Bin Zayed Street / Capital Park to Al Nahdah, Al Burouj Street / Al Wathba Municipality
- Reg Bus 407: Al Zahiyah, Ghurair Al Ojaan Mosque to Jarn Yafour, Al Fasayil Street / Al Raha Shopping Centre
- Reg Bus 408: Al Wathba South, Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 410: Mussafah, Street No. 7 / Mussafah Port to Jarn Yafour, Al Nawahi Street / Life Care Hospital
- Reg Bus 420: Shakhbout City, Al Saqiy Street / ADNOC to Jarn Yafour, Al Nawahi Street / Life Care Hospital
- Reg Bus 540: Industrial City, Ath Thabat Street No. 2 / Roundabout Nael Cement Products to Khattm Al Shikhla, Al Diffah Street / ADNOC
- Reg Bus 550: Al Qou’a, Um Al Zumoul Road / Municipal Souq to Central District, Othman Bin Affan Street / Al Ain Central Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 640: Al Mahadir Al Garbiyyah, Western Mahadir Road / Arrada Farms to Muzayr’ah, Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Rd / Mezaira’a Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 655: Hameem, Al Dhahabi Street / Saif Bin Esyan Almansoori Mosque to Muzayr’ah, Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Rd / Mezaira’a Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 660: Muzayr’ah, Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road / Mezaira’a Bus Terminal to Madinat Zayed Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 670: Madinat Zayed Bus Terminal to Al Taf Al Gharbi, Al Iffah Street / Tarif Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 675: Habshan, Bu Hasah Road / ADCO Accomdn. to Madinat Zayed Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 686: Madinat Zayed Bus Terminal to Ghiyathi, Ghayathi Road / Ghayathi Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 760: Zayed City, Al Saraya Street / Dhafra Mall Lulu to Al Marfa, Bandar Al Marfa Street / Mirfa Souq
- Reg Bus 770: Al Taf Al Gharbi, Al Iffah Street / Tarif Bus Terminal to Al Taf Al Gharbi, Al Kanar Street / Mirfa Dates Factory
- Reg Bus 780: Al Dhannah, Al Rubban Street / Al Dhannah ADNOC Bus Terminal to Al Taf Al Gharbi, Al Iffah Street / Tarif Bus Terminal
- Reg Bus 880: Ghiyathi, Ghayathi Road / Ghayathi Souq to Al Dhannah, Al Dhannah Mall
City Buses in Abu Dhabi and their Routes
- City Bus 5: Al Zahiyah, Al Falah Street / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 7: Al Zahiyah, Al Falah Street / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 8: Zayed Port, Al Doum Street / Fish Market to Al Bateen, Al Quffal Street / Marina Al Bateen
- City Bus 9: Zayed Port, Cruise Terminal to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 11: Zayed Port, Al Yamyam Street / 42 Abu Dhabi to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 23: Bawabat Abu Dhabi, Bawabat Abu Dhabi Street / Al Maqta Mall to Al Bateen, Al Bateen Street / Sheikha Fatima Park
- City Bus 24: Al Rawdah, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 26: Al Muntazah, Al Muntazah Street / Khalifa Park to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 33: Al Rawdah, Al-Mu Atamarat Street / ADNEC to Al Bateen, Al Bateen Street / Sheikha Fatima Park
- City Bus 34: Al Rawdhah, Al Nawfal Street / Abu Dhabi Courts to Al Ras Al Akhdar, Qasr Al Watan
- City Bus 40: Al Muntazah, Al Sunbulah Street / Al Muntazah South to Jazeerat Al Maryah, Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street / Al Maryah
- City Bus 41: Al Rawdah, Al-Mu Atamarat Street / ADNEC to Al Zahiyah, Al Meena Street / Corniche Hospital 1
- City Bus 42: Al Rawdhah, Al Nawfal Street / Abu Dhabi Courts to Jazeerat Al Maryah, Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street / Al Maryah
- City Bus 43: Al Mushrif, Al Markib Street / Al Mushrif Coop to Al Zahiyah, Al Meena Street / Corniche Hospital 2
- City Bus 44: Al Muzoun, Al Nada Street / Abu Dhabi Ladies Club to Zayed Port, Cruise Terminal
- City Bus 45: Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal / Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal
- City Bus 54: Al Rawdah, Saif Ghobash Street / Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Zayed Port, Al Doum Street / Fish Market
- City Bus 55: Al Muntazah, Al Sunbulah Street / Al Muntazah South to Al Zahiyah, Al Meena Street / Corniche Hospital 2
- City Bus 56: Al Muntazah, Al Muntazah Street / Khalifa Park to Zayed Port, Al Qibli Street / New Mina Souq
- City Bus 63: Reem Island, Al Ghazal Street / Reem Mall to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 65: Jazeerat Al Reem, Al Rayfah Street / Al Reem to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 67: Jazeerat Al Reem, Al Muqarrab Street / Al Reem Shams to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 69: Jazeerat Al Maryah, Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street / Al Maryah to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 71: Jazeerat Al Reem, Al Muqarrab Street / Al Reem Shams to Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street / Marina Mall
- City Bus 73: Jazeerat Al Reem, Al ‘Oud Street / Al Reem, Shams to Al Hudayriat, Bab Al Nojoum
- City Bus 94: Al Rawdah, Al Majd Street / Wahat Al Karamah to Al Saadiyat, Jacques Chirac Street / Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- City Bus 651: Muzayr’ah, Mahdar Al Jafn Street / Mezaira’a Industrial Area to Muzayr’ah, Mahdar Al Jafn Street / Mezaira’a Industrial Area
- City Bus 652: Western Mahadir, Mahdar Liteer Street / Al Mariyah Farms to Muzayr’ah, Mahdar Nifayr St/ Mezaira’a South
- City Bus 662: Zayed City, Miyar Street / Al Jaber Camp to Madinat Zayed Bus Terminal
- City Bus 663: Zayed City, Al Qattar Street / Baynunah Market to Madinat Zayed Bus Terminal
- City Bus 664: Zayed City, Al Qattar Street / Baynunah Market to Madinat Zayed Bus Terminal
- City Bus 665: Zayed City, 1001 Lane / Khalifa Mosque to Zayed City, Al Riyoum Street / MZ Police Station
- City Bus 771: Al Haramiyah, Al Dajeej Street / Harmiya Residence to Al Taf Al Gharbi, Al Kanar Street / Mirfa Dates Factory
- City Bus 861: Ghiyathi, Um Al Hisn Road / Ghayathi Farms to Ghiyathi, Ghayathi Road / Ghayathi Bus Terminal
- City Bus 862: Bada Al Mutawah, Al Bidou Street / Bida Al Muthawa to Ghiyathi, Ghayathi Road / Ghayathi Bus Terminal
- City Bus 863: Ghiyathi, Ghayathi Road / Industrial Area to Ghiyathi, Um Al Hisn Road / LuLu Express
- City Bus 864: Ghayathi, Al Musfirah Street / Workers City Stop 1 to Ghiyathi, Um Al Hisn Road / LuLu Express
- City Bus 881: Jabal Al Dhannah, Al Hulayfah Street / Sir Baniyas Port to Al Dhannah, ADWEA Saipam Camp
- City Bus 882: Jabal Al Dhannah, Al Hulayfah Street / Sir Baniyas Port to Al Dhannah, Al Dhannah Mall
- City Bus 883: Al Dhannah, Al Rubban Street / Al Dhannah ADNOC Bus Station to Al Dhannah, Al Rubban Street / Al Dhannah ADNOC Bus Terminal
Express Buses in Abu Dhabi and their Routes
This is a fast bus route network, which includes the fewest stations on the route.
- Exp Bus X60: Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal to Muzayr’ah, Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road / Mezaira’a Bus Terminal
- Exp Bus X70: Al Marfa, Al Khor Street / Mirfa Bus Terminal to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal
- Exp Bus X86: Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal to Ghiyathi, Ghayathi Road / Ghayathi Bus Terminal
- Exp Bus X90: Central District, Othman Bin Affan Street / Al Ain Central Bus Terminal to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal
- Exp Bus X91: Al Hiyar, Sweihan Road / Al Hayer Souq to Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal
Abu Dhabi Bus Fare (2026 Updated)
| Service Type | Base Fare | Distance Charge | Maximum Fare | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Regional Buses | AED 2 | AED 0.05/km | AED 5 | Free transfers within 60 min |
| Express Intercity | AED 2 | AED 0.10/km | Varies | Faster with limited stops |
| A1 Airport Bus | AED 4 | Flat rate | AED 4 | 24/7 service available |
| Weekly Pass | AED 35 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Valid 7 days |
| Monthly Pass | AED 95 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Valid 30 days |
| Student Annual Pass | AED 500 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Valid 1 year |
Abu Dhabi Bus Card – Hafilat Card
All passengers must use the Hafilat card for payment.
Abu Dhabi Bus Card Balance Check
You can do an Abu Dhabi bus card balance check using:
- Ticket vending machines at bus stations
- ITC official website
- Customer service desks at major terminals
Tip: Ensure to have a substantial balance on the card to avoid boarding issues.
Why Choose Abu Dhabi Bus for Travel?
- Budget-friendly alternative to taxis
- Reliable schedules and clean buses
- Ideal for tourists planning UAE itineraries
- Easy access from Dubai Metro stations
- Safe and comfortable for solo and family travel
Travellers from other countries often prefer Abu Dhabi buses to experience the UAE like a local while saving money.
Travel Tips for a Better Experience
- Arrive early at the Abu Dhabi bus terminal
- Avoid peak hours (7–9 AM & 5–7 PM)
- Carry your Hafilat card with sufficient balance
- Use Google Maps for live route guidance
- Choose window seats for scenic city views
Abu Dhabi DoT Customer Care Number
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Call Center | 971-800-88888 |
| Customer Service Centers | AL KHOR STREET, RABDAN AREA |
| customer.care@itc.gov.ae | |
| Darbi App | Click Here |
| Abu Dhabi DOT Fax | +971 2 6359 666 |
| Website | https://admobility.gov.ae/ |
FAQs – Abu Dhabi Bus Services
Is the Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus running daily?
Yes, all Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus routes operate daily, including weekends.
Which Abu Dhabi bus station is the main one?
Al Wahda Abu Dhabi Bus Station is the main and most popular terminal.
How long does the Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus take?
It takes between 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the route.
Can tourists use Abu Dhabi buses?
Yes, tourists can straightforwardly use Abu Dhabi buses with a Hafilat card.
How can I check Abu Dhabi bus timing?
You can check Abu Dhabi bus timing through the ITC apps, station boards, or official transport websites.
Final Thoughts
The Abu Dhabi bus network continues to set high standards for public transport in the UAE. With well-planned Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus routes, modern Abu Dhabi bus stations, and affordable fares, it’s a perfect option for both residents and international travellers.
If you’re planning a UAE itinerary, travelling by Abu Dhabi bus adds comfort, savings, and a truly local experience to your journey.