Intercity buses from metro stations
| Bus | To | From metro station | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| E100 | Abu Dhabi (Central Bus Station) | Al Ghubaiba | AED 25 |
| E101 | Abu Dhabi (Central Bus Station) | Ibn Battuta | AED 25 |
| E201 | Al Ain | Al Ghubaiba | AED 30 |
| E303 | Sharjah (Al Jubail) | Union | AED 12 |
| E306 | Sharjah (Al Jubail) | Al Ghubaiba | AED 12 |
| E307 | Sharjah (Al Jubail) | City Centre Deira | AED 12 |
| E307A | Sharjah (Al Jubail) | Abu Hail | AED 12 |
| E400 | Ajman (Al Musalla) | Union | AED 15 |
| E411 | Ajman (Al Musalla) | e& | AED 15 |
| E700 | Fujairah | e& | AED 30 |
Fares from Gulf News (October 2024 update). Route E700 to Fujairah moved to the e& (Etisalat) bus station in August 2024. Intercity buses usually start from the bus station next to the metro station.
Airports
- DXB Terminal 1 and Terminal 3: direct Red Line stations, Airport Terminal 1 and Airport Terminal 3.
- DXB Terminal 2: no metro station. Buses run from the Dubai Airport Free Zone and Al Qiyadah area; confirm the route in S'hail.
- Al Maktoum International (DWC): bus F55 from Expo 2020 or N55 from Ibn Battuta, every 30 minutes, nol only.
Trains and trams
- Etihad Rail: station linked by bridge to Jumeirah Golf Estates, open since 30 September 2026. Guide.
- Dubai Tram: interchange at DMCC and Sobha Realty. Guide.
- Palm Monorail: from the Palm Jumeirah tram stop, walk to the Gateway station.
Ferry, water bus and abra
| Service | Route | Fare | Nearest metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional abra CR1 | Bur Dubai – Deira Old Souq | AED 1, cash only | Al Ras (Deira side) |
| Stop-based and A/C abras | Creek and canal stops | AED 2, nol | Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba |
| Dubai Ferry FR1/FR2 | Al Ghubaiba – Dubai Water Canal – Dubai Marina Mall | AED 50 Silver / AED 70 Gold (full route) | Al Ghubaiba |
| Ferry FR5 | Al Ghubaiba – Sharjah Aquarium | AED 15 Silver / AED 25 Gold | Al Ghubaiba |
| Water bus BM1, BM3 | Dubai Marina, Marina Mall – Bluewaters | AED 7 | DMCC, Sobha Realty (via tram) |
| Abras BM2, CR11 | Al Jaddaf – Festival City / Creek Harbour | nol | Creek |
Marine fares from RTA's marine pages and 2025 flyer; schedules change by season, so check RTA or S'hail before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from the Dubai Metro to Sharjah?
Take an intercity bus to Al Jubail in Sharjah (AED 12): E303 from Union, E306 from Al Ghubaiba, E307 from City Centre Deira or E307A from Abu Hail. There is no metro line to Sharjah.
Which bus goes from the metro to Abu Dhabi?
E100 from Al Ghubaiba and E101 from Ibn Battuta go to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station for AED 25. You can also take Etihad Rail from the station next to Jumeirah Golf Estates metro.
How do I get to DXB Terminal 2 by metro?
Terminal 2 has no metro station. Ride the Green Line to Dubai Airport Free Zone or Al Qiyadah and take a bus (check the current route in S'hail), or take a taxi. Check S'hail for the current route.
How do I get to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) by metro?
Take bus F55 from Expo 2020 station or N55 from Ibn Battuta station. Both run every 30 minutes and only accept nol cards.
Can I use nol on the abra?
Not on the traditional AED 1 creek abras (CR1 Bur Dubai–Deira Old Souq and CR2), which are cash only. The AED 2 stop-based and air-conditioned abras, the water bus and the Dubai Ferry accept nol.
Etihad Rail
Train to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.
Dubai Tram
Marina, JBR and the Palm.
Park and Ride
Free parking for metro users.
Airport guide
DXB T1 and T3 by metro.
Reviewed 1 October 2026.