Abu Dhabi's public buses are operated by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). The main hub is Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (Mussafah), with another major terminal in Al Ain. Intercity routes connect Abu Dhabi to Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ruwais.
Main bus terminals
- Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (Mussafah) — intercity hub. Buses to Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ruwais, Madinat Zayed.
- Al Ain Bus Terminal — Al Ain main station, gateway to Oman buses (X90).
- Madinat Zayed Bus Station — Western Region (Al Dhafra).
- Yas Island and Reem Island — interchange points for islands.
Main routes: E100/E101 Abu Dhabi ↔ Dubai (AED 25), X90 Al Ain ↔ Buraimi (Oman), inner-city 040, 044, 056, 094.
Hafilat smart card & fares
The Hafilat card is the official Abu Dhabi public transport card. Buy at Hafilat service centers, ITC kiosks, and selected supermarkets. Top up via app, web, or kiosk. Fares:
- Inner-city bus: AED 2 per trip
- Inter-city Abu Dhabi ↔ Dubai (E100/E101): AED 25
- Al Ain ↔ Abu Dhabi (X80): AED 25
- Daily pass: AED 4
Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus (E100/E101)
E100 runs between Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai every 20–30 minutes. E101 runs to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station. First bus 4:30 AM, last bus 11:30 PM. Journey takes ~2 hours. Pre-book seat via the Abu Dhabi Link app for guaranteed seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus?
AED 25 one-way on the E100/E101 service, paid via Hafilat card.
Where is the Al Ain bus station?
In central Al Ain off Al Sanaiya Road. Operates intercity routes including X90 to Buraimi (Oman).
What is the cost of city buses in Abu Dhabi?
AED 2 per single trip, or AED 4 for an unlimited daily pass.
What time does the first E100 bus leave?
4:30 AM from both Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and Ibn Battuta Mall.