Buses to Dubai
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 Dubai, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 30 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Dubai to Ajman | United Arab Emirates | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah | United Arab Emirates | 102 km (63 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Dubai to Fujairah | United Arab Emirates | 104 km (65 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Dubai to Al Ain City | United Arab Emirates | 109 km (67 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Dubai to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 115 km (72 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Dubai to Musaffah | United Arab Emirates | 116 km (72 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Dubai to Sohar | Oman | 163 km (101 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| Dubai to Şaḩam | Oman | 189 km (117 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Dubai to ‘Ibrī | Oman | 240 km (149 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| Dubai to As Suwayq | Oman | 255 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Dubai to Rustaq | Oman | 285 km (177 mi) | about 5 h 22 min |
| Dubai to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 867 km (539 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Dubai to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 543 km (337 mi) | about 9 h 59 min |
| Dubai to Muscat | Oman | 355 km (221 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Dubai to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 20 h 46 min |
| Dubai to Al Aḩmadī | Kuwait | 842 km (523 mi) | about 15 h 21 min |
| Dubai to Ha'il | Saudi Arabia | 1,384 km (860 mi) | about 25 h 5 min |
| Dubai to Najrān | Saudi Arabia | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 25 h 56 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.