Trains to Abu Dhabi
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
No railway station in Abu Dhabi is recorded in Wikidata. Rail options below are for the nearest cities that do have one; the last leg is by road.
Rail routes from Abu Dhabi
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 115 km (72 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Al Ain City | United Arab Emirates | 141 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 142 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Muscat | Oman | 419 km (260 mi) | about 6 h 1 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 484 km (301 mi) | about 6 h 58 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 777 km (482 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Al Aḩmadī | Kuwait | 811 km (504 mi) | about 11 h 39 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 15 h 20 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Ha'il | Saudi Arabia | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 18 h 54 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Najrān | Saudi Arabia | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 18 h 55 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Ta’if | Saudi Arabia | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 21 h 12 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 21 h 30 min |
| Abu Dhabi to Sulţānah | Saudi Arabia | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 21 h 32 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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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.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.