Buses to Abu Dhabi
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Abu Dhabi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi to Jebel Ali | United Arab Emirates | 94 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 115 km (72 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Warīsān | United Arab Emirates | 129 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Al Ain City | United Arab Emirates | 141 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 142 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Ajman | United Arab Emirates | 152 km (94 mi) | about 2 h 59 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Fujairah | United Arab Emirates | 210 km (130 mi) | about 4 h 1 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah | United Arab Emirates | 215 km (134 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Sohar | Oman | 234 km (146 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Şaḩam | Oman | 254 km (158 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Abu Dhabi to ‘Ibrī | Oman | 255 km (158 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Doha | Qatar | 304 km (189 mi) | about 5 h 42 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 777 km (482 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 27 h 5 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 484 km (301 mi) | about 8 h 56 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Sulţānah | Saudi Arabia | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 27 h 8 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Muscat | Oman | 419 km (260 mi) | about 7 h 46 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 19 h 24 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Ta’if | Saudi Arabia | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 26 h 43 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.