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Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai train timings
Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abu Dhabi Khalifa Port Station | — | 08:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Jebel Ali Station | 09:00 | 09:05 | 5 min | 88 |
| 3 | Dubai Expo Station (Etihad Rail) | 09:20 | — | 112 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by United Arab Emirates's national railway on the day.
Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai: Abu Dhabi to Dubai
Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai (Etihad R1) is a premium train run by United Arab Emirates's national railway between Abu Dhabi Khalifa Port Station and Dubai Expo Station (Etihad Rail). The full journey covers 112 km and takes 1h 20m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Abu Dhabi Khalifa Port Station at 08:00 and reaches Dubai Expo Station (Etihad Rail) at 09:20. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Jebel Ali Station.
Etihad Rail is the UAE's national railway network, with Stage 2 connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai completed in 2023-2024. Trains operate at up to 200 km/h across the desert landscape of the UAE, currently serving freight with passenger services planned. The full network will eventually connect all seven Emirates and link to Saudi Arabia and Oman.
How to book Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai tickets
Tickets are sold by United Arab Emirates's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.
Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai: common questions
- What time does Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai leave Abu Dhabi?
- Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai departs Abu Dhabi Khalifa Port Station at 08:00 and arrives at Dubai Expo Station (Etihad Rail) at 09:20. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai take from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?
- The scheduled journey time is 1h 20m for 112 km.
- Which stations does Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai stop at?
- Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai calls at Abu Dhabi Khalifa Port Station, Jebel Ali Station and Dubai Expo Station (Etihad Rail).
- Does Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai run every day?
- Yes, Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Dubai runs daily.