There are 5 ways to get from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 6bus N55
- Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn to Al Ain Bus Stnbus
4h 7mAED 34–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl (DWC) to Al Ain City141 km
1h 27mDrive 141 km
- Drive from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain Citycar 141 km
1h 27mAED 58–83Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain Citytaxi 141 km
1h 27mAED 450–550Bus via Al Madina Petrol Station 1
- Take the bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 6bus N55
- Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 12 to Al Madina Petrol Station 1bus E201
4h 59mAED 39–60
Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City is to bus which costs AED 30 - AED 60 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs AED 55 - AED 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City. However, there are services departing from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals and arriving at Al Ain Bus Stn via Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) and Al Ain City is 206 km. The road distance is 141 km.
The best way to get from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs AED 30 - AED 60.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City, including transfers.
Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals station.
Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 6.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC) to Al Ain City.
There are 50+ hotels available in Al Ain City.
What companies run services between Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport (DWC), United Arab Emirates and Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates?
You can take a bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Al Ain Bus Stn via Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 6 and Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 8009090
- ask@rta.ae
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 6
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 14–20
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn to Al Ain Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 25–40
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 6
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 14–20
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 12 to Al Madina Petrol Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 25–40
- Website
- Dubai RTA
Bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn to Al Ain Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- AED 20–25
- Schedules at
- dubizzle.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl (DWC) to Al Ain City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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