Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah bus service: All you need to know
In 2020, the RAK Transport Authority and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a new bus service between the emirates. This Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah bus service is the first direct service connecting the emirates since 2008. Here’s all you need to know about it.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE ABU DHABI TO RAS AL KHAIMAH BUS SERVICE
Before the launch of the Abu Dhabi to RAK bus service, commuters had to either drive the whole distance or change buses in Sharjah, which increased the travel time from RAK to the capital city to over six hours. The new bus service provides a direct route from Abu Dhabi to RAK and vice versa. It is safe, efficient and cheap.
Here’s all the information you need to plan your journey from Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi by bus and vice versa.
HOW MUCH IS THE ABU DHABI TO RAK BUS TICKET PRICE?
The Abu Dhabi-Ras Al Khaimah bus fares are priced differently depending on where you’re travelling from.
- Abu Dhabi to RAK bus fare is AED 35
- RAK to Abu Dhabi bus fare is AED 47
FROM WHICH BUS STATION CAN I TAKE THE ABU DHABI TO RAK BUS?
The bus service will run from the Al Hamra Bus Station in RAK to the Abu Dhabi Bus Station in the capital.
WHAT IS THE FREQUENCY OF THE RAK-ABU DHABI BUS SERVICE?
Buses on the Abu Dhabi-Ras Al Khaimah route and vice versa will run twice a day.
WHAT ARE THE ABU DHABI TO RAS AL KHAIMAH BUS TIMINGS?
The bus service runs from Thursday to Saturday. Here are the Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah bus timings.
ABU DHABI-RAK BUS TIMINGS
- The 1st bus will commence the journey at 01:30 pm and reach at 05:00 pm.
- The 2nd bus will commence the journey at 07:30 pm and reach at 11:00 pm.
RAK TO ABU DHABI BUS ROUTE TIMINGS
- The 1st bus will commence the journey at 09:00 pm and reach at 12:30 pm.
- The 2nd bus will commence the journey at 03:00 pm and reach at 06:30 pm.
WHAT IS THE ABU DHABI TO RAS AL KHAIMAH DISTANCE BY ROAD?
The distance between Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi is approximately 250 km. The bus ride from one emirate to the other can take around 3 hours and 30 minutes.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE ABU DHABI-RAK BUS TICKETS?
You can buy tickets for the RAK-Abu Dhabi bus route from the designated bus stations or via the RAK Transport Authority’s official website.
WHAT ARE THE ONBOARD FACILITIES ON THE BUS?
All buses on the Abu Dhabi-RAK route are air-conditioned and have comfortable seats. There are separately reserved seats for passengers with special needs. So, when travelling from Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah by bus, the journey would be comfortable.
FAQS
ARE THERE INTER-CITY BUS SERVICES TO OTHER EMIRATES FROM ABU DHABI?
Yes, there are. You can travel via Sharjah to Abu Dhabi by bus, which is operated by the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA). The Abu Dhabi to Dubai Intercity bus service is also quite popular among the masses who travel back and forth between the emirates.
ARE THERE ANY INTER-EMIRATE BUS SERVICES TO AND FROM DUBAI?
Inter-emirate bus services are also operating from Dubai to other cities. Both the Dubai-Fujairah bus and the Dubai-Al Ain bus service are popular among weekend-ers looking for a quick and affordable escape from the hustle and bustle of Dubai. For more info, check out our guide on inter-emirate bus services in the UAE.
The bus service offers efficient and affordable connectivity between the two emirates. It helps develop and improve the inter-city public bus transport infrastructure in the UAE.
These bus services in the UAE have made inter-city commutes easier, cheaper and safer for all. Besides that, they provide a long-term solution for alternative transportation that can help people improve their travel habits.
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Abudhabi to Ras Al khaimah bus service is available
Hi Deepak,
Thanks for writing to us. Unfortunately, the intercity bus service between Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi still remains temporarily suspended.
We hope this helps. Have a nice day!
What about Dubai – Abu Dhabi are the services open now?
Hi Jesus,
Thanks for writing to us. Unfortunately, the intercity bus service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi remains temporarily suspended.
We hope this helps. Have a nice day!