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Etihad Rail passenger trains (open)
Dubai–Abu Dhabi in about 64 minutes
About Etihad Rail passenger trains (open)
Etihad Rail’s passenger service began on 30 June 2026. Dubai Station, at Jumeirah Golf Estates, opens 05:00–23:00 with a transfer bridge to the Metro, and trains reach Abu Dhabi Station in about 64 minutes (etihadrail.ae timetable). Sharjah Station is scheduled for 30 March 2027.
Why it's on our list
- Open
- Sharjah due March 2027
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Etihad Rail passenger trains (open) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Etihad Rail passenger trains (open) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Dubai Investment ParkRed Line1.6 km20 min walk
- Al FurjanRed Line1.8 km23 min walk
- Discovery GardensRed Line2.7 km33 min walk
Key sights
- Dubai Marina Walk7.7 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Madinat Jumeirah13 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- Atlantis The Palm14 kmCar or taxi 32 min
- Kite Beach17 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Burj Khalifa23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- The Dubai Fountain23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- The Dubai Mall23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Abra across the Creek30 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)31 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Dubai International (DXB)32 kmCar or taxi 69 min