# Abu Dhabi to Dubai Train — Etihad Rail times, tickets & classes Two cities, about 64 minutes apart. Etihad Rail's passenger line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai launched on 30 September 2026, running 10 trains a day — city to city, no traffic, no parking. ## The Abu Dhabi to Dubai train route One fast line links the UAE's two biggest cities. The train leaves the Abu Dhabi station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and runs to the Dubai station at Jumeirah Golf Estates, part of Etihad Rail's national network that continues on to Sharjah and Fujairah. The same trains run the route in reverse from Dubai back to Abu Dhabi. - Journey: about 64 minutes, city to city (10 trains a day, 5 each way) - Distance: roughly 150 km, Abu Dhabi to Dubai - Launch: service began 30 September 2026 (Abu Dhabi–Fujairah began 30 June 2026) Etihad Rail is the UAE's national railway. The line was first built for freight linking the country's ports and industrial areas from Ghuweifat on the Saudi Arabia border to Fujairah, and the passenger network now shares that spine, with a longer-term plan to connect across the border into the wider GCC rail network. Sharjah's Al Dhaid station also opened on 30 September 2026, the same day as Dubai — so Sharjah is already on the network. A second Sharjah stop, University City Station, follows on 30 March 2027. In the Western Region, Liwa and Madinat Zayed open 30 November 2026, with Al Mirfa, Al Dhannah and Al Sila following on 30 December 2026. ## Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 64 minutes The train's whole point is speed, door of the station to door of the station: - Train (Etihad Rail): ~64 minutes - Car: ~1 hour 20 minutes on the E11 in clear traffic, plus parking - Bus (E100): ~2 hours 15 minutes, AED 25 Driving assumes clear traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road — rarely a given at peak. The train's time is fixed whatever the motorway is doing. ## Classes on the Abu Dhabi to Dubai train Etihad Rail runs two classes, both air-conditioned and spacious. Fares run AED 39–109 (about $10.60–$29.70) depending on class. ### Comfort Class (standard) Wide reclining seats in a bright modern cabin, large windows, complimentary Wi-Fi and power/USB charging, level step-free boarding, luggage space, and complimentary drinks and snacks. The everyday way to ride. AED 39 (~$10.60). ### Premium Class (first class) The most space onboard, a quieter cabin, priority boarding and a more private, business-friendly seat. AED 109 (~$29.70). ## Where the Abu Dhabi to Dubai train starts and ends **Abu Dhabi (departure):** Etihad Rail station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, near Mussaffah and opposite Dalma Mall — central for the capital, reached by taxi or city bus. **Dubai (arrival):** Al Yalayis Station at Jumeirah Golf Estates in the south of the city, near the Expo/Al Maktoum side, with a direct pedestrian bridge to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, plus taxis and ride-hail. ## Riding the Abu Dhabi to Dubai train 1. The line is live — 10 daily trains have run Abu Dhabi–Dubai since 30 September 2026. 2. Pick Comfort or Premium — Premium buys more space, a quieter cabin and priority boarding. 3. Plan the last mile — both stations sit outside the old centres; line up a taxi or bus. 4. Travel light — level boarding with luggage space, but no checked baggage. 5. Beat the E11 traffic — the 64-minute journey is fixed whether or not the motorway is jammed. 6. Search before you go — fares start at AED 39 Comfort / AED 109 Premium; check the box above for live times. ## Abu Dhabi to Dubai by train, car or bus | Mode | City-to-city time | Typical cost | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Train (Etihad Rail) | ~64 min | AED 39–109 | Fixed time, no traffic or parking, Comfort & Premium, 10 trains/day | | Car | ~1h 20m | Fuel + Salik tolls | ~150 km on the E11; traffic and Dubai parking add up | | Bus (E100) | ~2h 15m | AED 25 | Cheapest, but the slowest and busiest at peak | | Taxi / ride-hail | ~1h 20m | AED 250+ | Door to door, priciest, same traffic | For a straightforward city-to-city trip, the Abu Dhabi to Dubai train is the fastest and calmest option since the Dubai station opened. ## Abu Dhabi to Dubai train — frequently asked questions **How long is the Abu Dhabi to Dubai train?** About 64 minutes city to city, between Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Jumeirah Golf Estates, with 10 trains a day (5 each way). **When does it start?** It launched on 30 September 2026, running 10 trains a day. **Who operates it?** Etihad Rail, the UAE's national railway. **What classes are there?** Comfort (standard — Wi-Fi, power/USB and complimentary drinks and snacks) and Premium (first class — more space and priority). **Where does it stop?** City to city on the Abu Dhabi–Dubai leg; Abu Dhabi station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Dubai station (Al Yalayis Station) at Jumeirah Golf Estates. **How much does it cost?** AED 39 (~$10.60) for Comfort, AED 109 (~$29.70) for Premium, Dubai–Abu Dhabi. **Is it faster than driving or the bus?** Yes — about 64 minutes versus ~1h20 by car and ~2h15 on the E100 bus. --- Book tickets: https://highspeedtrains.com