Etihad Rail Fare and Time Calculator: Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Sharjah
Etihad Rail runs from Al Yalayis Station in Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 64 minutes, 5 trains a day each way, from AED 39 in Comfort and from AED 109 in Premium. Four stations are open now: Al Yalayis in Dubai, Mohamed Bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal City in Fujairah, and Al Dhaid in Sharjah. Use the calculator below to price your trip for your whole party, with discounts applied. All fares are from prices, because Etihad Rail uses dynamic pricing; check the live timetable and book on etihadrail.ae. Fares and times checked 2026-11-10.
The calculator: fares and times from 4 stations
Pick your From station and your To station, choose Comfort or Premium, add your party, then tap Calculate fare and time. Children under 17 get 50 percent off, passengers 60 and over get 20 percent off, and infants 2 and under travel free on a lap. Every fare shown is a from price: the exact price varies by train and date, so confirm it when you book.
Etihad Rail fare and time calculator
Fares are from prices and vary by train and date. Confirm the price and the timetable on etihadrail.ae when you book.
Choose your stations and your party, then tap Calculate fare and time.
From prices only. Fares are dynamic and vary by train and date. Book on etihadrail.ae. No boarding without a reservation; ID matching the booking is checked. Fares checked 2026-11-10.
Fares are from prices, and there is no boarding without a reservation. Etihad Rail uses dynamic pricing in three tiers per class (Saver, Value, Flex), so the price varies by train and date. Book on etihadrail.ae, in the app, at station machines and counters, or on 800 RAIL, and arrive at least 20 minutes early. Sales close 5 minutes before departure and gates close 2 minutes before.
Fares and times table
Dubai to Abu Dhabi costs from AED 39 in Comfort and from AED 109 in Premium and takes 64 minutes. The table below lists the four routes with a published fare and time. Two pairs have no published fare yet: Dubai to Al Dhaid and Fujairah to Al Dhaid. The calculator above says so rather than guessing a figure, and the live timetable on etihadrail.ae is the final word.
| Route (one way) | Comfort from | Premium from | Time | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai to Abu Dhabi | AED 39 | AED 109 | 64 minutes | 5 a day each way |
| Dubai to Fujairah | AED 29 | AED 89 | 70 minutes | 1 a day |
| Abu Dhabi to Fujairah | AED 55 | AED 120 | 1 hour 51 minutes | 3 a day |
| Abu Dhabi to Al Dhaid | AED 59 | AED 149 | 1 hour 24 minutes | Check etihadrail.ae |
Fares have three tiers in each class: Saver, Value and Flex. Saver is cheapest, with an auto assigned seat, no changes and no refund, and it is not sold at machines; seat selection costs AED 10. Value costs about AED 10 more, with free seat choice and a free change up to 72 hours before departure. Flex costs about AED 20 more, with a free change until 30 minutes after departure and a full refund more than 24 hours before. Under 17s get 50 percent off, over 60s get 20 percent off, infants 2 and under travel free on a lap, and under 14s must travel with an adult.
How to book
Book on etihadrail.ae, in the Etihad Rail app, at station machines and counters, or on 800 RAIL, and arrive at least 20 minutes early. There is no boarding without a reservation, and ID matching the booking is checked. Comfort has food and drink to buy, Premium adds wider seats and complimentary snacks and drinks, and Wi-Fi and power are at every seat. Luggage is 2 free items per passenger aged 3 and over, including one carry on up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm, with no checked baggage.
- Check the live timetable on etihadrail.ae, because timetables are published only about one week ahead and change.
- Book on etihadrail.ae, in the app, at a station machine or counter, or on 800 RAIL (800 7245).
- Arrive at least 20 minutes early. Sales close 5 minutes before departure and gates close 2 minutes before.
- Carry ID matching your booking. It is checked before you board.
- Keep your booking reference with you. There is no boarding without a reservation.
Getting to Al Yalayis Station in Dubai
Reach Al Yalayis Station by Metro: Red Line to Jumeirah Golf Estates, then a 5 minute walk over the footbridge, about 375 m. The station is in Me’aisem First, next to Jumeirah Golf Estates, on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Parking has 265 spaces at AED 30, with a bus stop, taxi rank and car rental at the station. See our Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station guide for the Metro side of the trip, and our Dubai Metro Fare Calculator for the Metro fare to the station.
The Abu Dhabi station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, on the mainland, not on Abu Dhabi island. Its shuttle costs AED 10, bookable only in the app or web with the train ticket, and stops at ADNOC HQ, ADNEC Centre, Reem Mall and Yas Mall north entrance. Fujairah has no shuttle, so take a taxi from Al Hilal City station.
Your NOL card does not pay for the train
Your NOL card does not pay for the train, because Etihad Rail and RTA NOL are separate ticketing systems. Since October 2026, a combined journey can be booked as one QR code on etihadrail.ae, in the app or at machines: add a NOL One-Day Pass, AED 22 Regular or AED 42 Gold, covering Metro, tram and bus in Dubai. For Metro fares on the Dubai side, use our Dubai Metro Fare Calculator and the Metro Fares and NOL Card Hub. See also our Dubai Local Transport page for the full Etihad Rail, Tram, bus, abra and ferry picture.
Frequently asked questions
The answers below use the same verified facts as the sections above, checked 2026-11-10. The live timetable on etihadrail.ae is final.
How long is Dubai to Abu Dhabi by train?
Dubai to Abu Dhabi by Etihad Rail takes 64 minutes, with 5 trains a day each way. Dubai departures on weekdays are 06:14, 07:14, 13:14, 17:14 and 18:14. On weekends the Dubai departures are 07:14, 08:14, 13:14, 17:14 and 18:14. Check the live timetable on etihadrail.ae before you travel, because timetables are published only about one week ahead.
How much is a ticket?
Dubai to Abu Dhabi costs from AED 39 in Comfort and from AED 109 in Premium, and fares are dynamic so the price varies by train and date. Dubai to Fujairah costs from AED 29 in Comfort and from AED 89 in Premium. Fares have three tiers per class, Saver, Value and Flex, with Saver cheapest and Flex the most flexible. Confirm the price when you book on etihadrail.ae.
Do children get a discount?
Yes, under 17s get 50 percent off, over 60s get 20 percent off, and infants 2 and under travel free on a lap. Under 14s must travel with an adult. The calculator above applies the discounts to your whole party: add the children under 17 and the infants to the party counts and it prices each group at its discounted fare.
Can I use my NOL card?
No, a NOL card alone does not pay for Etihad Rail, because Etihad Rail and RTA NOL are separate ticketing systems. The only exception is the combined journey booked as one QR code: add a NOL One-Day Pass, AED 22 Regular or AED 42 Gold, which covers Metro, tram and bus in Dubai. Book the train ticket separately on etihadrail.ae.
How do I get to the Dubai station?
Take the Metro Red Line to Jumeirah Golf Estates, then walk about 5 minutes over the footbridge to Al Yalayis Station, about 375 m. The station is in Me’aisem First, next to Jumeirah Golf Estates, on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Parking has 265 spaces at AED 30, with a bus stop, taxi rank and car rental at the station.
How often do trains run?
Dubai to Abu Dhabi runs 5 trains a day each way, Dubai to Fujairah runs once a day, and Abu Dhabi to Fujairah runs 3 times a day. Departure counts for Abu Dhabi to Al Dhaid are not published in the sources checked, so check the live timetable on etihadrail.ae for that route. Timetables are published only about one week ahead and change.
Fares, times and station facts on this page were checked 2026-11-10. Verify on etihadrail.ae and rta.ae before you travel. See also our Dubai Local Transport, Dubai Metro Map and Dubai Metro Fare Calculator pages.
