Etihad Rail Passenger Train: Stations, Tickets and Stays Beyond Dubai

The Etihad Rail passenger train now runs between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid in Sharjah and Fujairah, with Comfort Class fares from AED 39 between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and from AED 55 between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Etihad Rail has scheduled Madinat Zayed and Liwa stations to open on 30 November 2026, the remaining Al Dhafra stations on 30 December 2026 and Sharjah Station on 30 March 2027. Abu Dhabi's station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, on the mainland, so if you are staying on the Corniche or Yas Island, book the shuttle bus with your ticket.

Fares and timetables below were read on Etihad Rail's booking site on 29 October 2026 for travel on Tuesday 3 November; the rules come from its Passenger Charter.

• Open now: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah, each from 05:00 to 23:00.
• Journey times: Abu Dhabi to Dubai 1 hour 4 minutes; Abu Dhabi to Fujairah 1 hour 51 minutes on the fastest train.
• Tickets: Etihad Rail app, etihadrail.ae, station ticket machines or 800 RAIL (800 7245). Sales close 5 minutes before departure.
• Luggage: two items free per passenger, with a carry-on of up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm.
• Discounts: 50% for children up to 17, 20% for passengers aged 60 and over.

Which Etihad Rail stations are open?

Four stations are open: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah. Passenger services began between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on 30 June 2026, and Dubai and Al Dhaid stations followed on 30 September. Etihad Rail says the finished network will connect 11 cities and regions, from Al Sila' in the far west of Abu Dhabi to Fujairah on the east coast.

Station	Where it is	Status on 2 November 2026	Handy if you are staying in
Abu Dhabi Station	Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi	Open	Abu Dhabi city, Al Reem Island or Yas Island (shuttle bus)
Dubai Station	Jumeirah Golf Estates, with a bridge to the metro station	Open	Anywhere on the Dubai Metro
Al Dhaid Station	Al Dhaid, in the Emirate of Sharjah's central region	Open	Al Dhaid and the Sharjah interior
Fujairah Station	Al Hilal City, Fujairah	Open	Fujairah city and the east coast
Madinat Zayed (Zayed City) and Liwa	Al Dhafra region, Abu Dhabi	Scheduled for 30 November 2026	Al Dhafra
Remaining Al Dhafra stations	Al Dhafra region, Abu Dhabi	Scheduled for 30 December 2026	Al Dhafra
Sharjah Station	Sharjah	Scheduled for 30 March 2027	Sharjah

Opening dates are Etihad Rail's published schedule, checked on 29 October 2026. Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain are not among the 11 cities and regions its Passenger Charter lists, so a stay there still means travelling by road.

How much is an Etihad Rail passenger train ticket?

For Tuesday 3 November, the cheapest one-way adult fares on the booking site were AED 39 from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, AED 55 from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah and AED 29 between Dubai and Fujairah, in Comfort Class. Premium Class started at AED 89 to AED 120 on those routes. Prices include taxes and fees and change with the date and train.

Route (one way)	Trains on Tue 3 Nov	Journey time	Comfort from	Premium from
Abu Dhabi to Dubai	5 (first 06:43, last 17:43)	1 h 4 min, direct	AED 39	AED 109
Abu Dhabi to Fujairah	3 (08:15, 12:43, 18:25)	1 h 51 min via Al Dhaid; 2 h 24 min via Dubai	AED 55	AED 120
Dubai to Fujairah	1 (13:57)	1 h 10 min, direct	AED 29	AED 89
Fujairah to Dubai	1 (11:54)	1 h 10 min, direct	AED 29	AED 89
Abu Dhabi to Al Dhaid	2 (08:15, 18:25)	1 h 24 min, direct	AED 59	AED 149

Source: etihadrail.ae booking search for one adult, read on 29 October 2026. "From" is the Saver fare; on the 08:15 train to Fujairah, Value cost AED 10 more and Flex AED 20 more in Comfort Class. The Dubai Media Office gave the same starting fares, AED 39 and AED 109, at the September launch. On 29 October the site listed trains only up to Friday 6 November, so look again closer to the day if your date comes up empty.

Saver, Value or Flex: which ticket should you buy?

Buy Saver if your plans are fixed, Value if you might change the day or time, and Flex if you might cancel. No fare lets you change the route, and a missed Saver or Value ticket is simply lost. All three fares are sold in Comfort and Premium Class, and each leg of a return follows its own rules.

	Saver	Value	Flex
Change the date or time	Not allowed	Free up to 72 hours before departure, then AED 20 a change, plus any fare difference	Free until 30 minutes after the scheduled departure, plus any fare difference
Refund if you cancel	No	No	Full refund more than 24 hours before departure; 30% fee within 24 hours
Seat selection	Paid (otherwise assigned 24 hours before)	Free	Free
Give the ticket to someone else	No	No	Yes, through the Contact Centre before boarding

Source: Etihad Rail Passenger Charter. On 29 October, a seat on a Saver ticket cost AED 10 in the booking flow. Saver is not sold at station ticket machines, and Flex is the only fare sold on board. Change or cancel under My Bookings in the app or on the website.

How do you get to the Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi Station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, on the mainland, not on Abu Dhabi island. Etihad Rail runs shuttle buses timed to the trains from four stops: ADNOC Headquarters on Corniche Road West, ADNEC Centre on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Reem Mall on Al Reem Island and Yas Mall's north entrance. Book the shuttle with your train ticket.

• Book ahead: shuttle seats are sold only in the app or on the website, not at the station. On 29 October the booking flow offered the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Station from AED 10. Etihad Rail lists the stops as operating from 07:00 to 21:00.
• Leave spare time: Etihad Rail's promise to rebook you after a missed connection covers its own trains, not the Abu Dhabi shuttle buses, the Dubai Metro or taxis.
• Other ways in: every station has a taxi and ride-hailing zone, and the Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah stations list car rental and a car park. The charter says parking is charged automatically through Q Mobility's MAWAQiF system.
• From your apartment: on the Abu Dhabi Corniche the nearest shuttle stop is ADNOC Headquarters; on Yas Island, it is Yas Mall. Check the walk from your building to the stop on a map before you book.

How much luggage can you take on Etihad Rail?

Each passenger aged 3 and over can bring two items of luggage free, whatever the ticket: a personal item that fits under the seat and a carry-on of up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm for the overhead rack. Infants share the adult's allowance. Ask for extra baggage in advance through the app, website, Contact Centre or a station.

• Strollers: folded before boarding; one per child is carried free.
• Not allowed: bicycles, e-scooters and e-bikes.
• Pets: dogs and falcons may travel in an approved carrier of up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm, which replaces your carry-on.

Moving in with big suitcases? The charter gives sizes only for a personal item and a carry-on, and it bars oversized or bulky luggage. If you are arriving for a month with large cases, ask Etihad Rail before you book, or take a taxi on moving-in day and use the train once you have settled in.

What do you need on the day of travel?

• ID that matches the ticket: it can be checked at the gate and on board. Bring proof of age for a child or senior fare.
• Timing: arrive at least 20 minutes before departure; boarding gates close 2 minutes before the train leaves.
• Families: children up to 17 pay half price, and children under 14 must travel with an adult. An infant up to 2 travels free on an adult's lap.
• On board: free Wi-Fi and a power socket at every seat. Premium Class adds wider seats with more legroom and complimentary drinks.

Planning a month outside Dubai around the train

Most listings on ServicedApartments.ae have a 30-night minimum stay, so the train is for weekends and day trips once you have settled in.

• Abu Dhabi: the shuttle stops on Corniche Road West, at Reem Mall and at Yas Mall serve the city and Yas Island. Browse serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi by area and check which stop is nearest.
• Fujairah: our Fujairah apartments are in the city, along Kuwait Road, while the station is in Al Hilal City, so plan a taxi between the two. The daily direct train reaches Dubai in 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Sharjah: Al Dhaid Station is in the emirate's interior, not in Sharjah city. Until Sharjah Station opens, scheduled for 30 March 2027, rail is not a practical option from a stay in Sharjah city.
• Dubai: the station sits beside Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, linked by a pedestrian bridge. The Dubai Media Office said at the launch that one QR code works across the train, Metro, tram and buses through nol.

Planning a month in Abu Dhabi or Fujairah with trips by train? Send your dates through a listing's Request to Book, or WhatsApp our team, and check the minimum stay and the deposit listed on each apartment.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Etihad Rail ticket from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

From AED 39 one way in Comfort Class and AED 109 in Premium Class, at the September launch and on the booking site for 3 November 2026. Fares vary by date, train and fare type.

How long is the train from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah?

1 hour 51 minutes on the two daily trains that stop at Al Dhaid, and 2 hours 24 minutes on the one via Dubai, on the booking site for 3 November 2026. Comfort Class started at AED 55.

Where is the Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi?

In Mohamed Bin Zayed City, on the mainland. Shuttle buses link it with stops at ADNOC Headquarters on the Corniche, ADNEC Centre, Reem Mall and Yas Mall; book them in advance with your ticket.

Can I cancel an Etihad Rail ticket?

Only Flex is refundable: in full more than 24 hours before departure, with a 30% fee within 24 hours. Saver and Value are non-refundable, though Value allows free date and time changes up to 72 hours before departure.

When do the Sharjah and Al Dhafra stations open?

Etihad Rail has scheduled Madinat Zayed and Liwa for 30 November 2026, the remaining Al Dhafra stations for 30 December 2026 and Sharjah Station for 30 March 2027. Al Dhaid, in the Emirate of Sharjah, is already open.

Do children travel free on Etihad Rail?

Infants up to 2 travel free on an adult's lap. Children up to 17 get 50% off, and children under 14 must travel with an adult. Passengers aged 60 and over get 20% off.

Sources

• Etihad Rail: Passenger services (open stations and scheduled opening dates; checked 29 October 2026)
• Etihad Rail: more than 70,000 tickets sold, 3 August 2026 (Madinat Zayed and Liwa on 30 November, the rest of Al Dhafra on 30 December, Sharjah on 30 March 2027; checked 29 October 2026)
• Etihad Rail: Mohamed bin Zayed City station inaugurated, 23 June 2026 (start of services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah; checked 29 October 2026)
• Dubai Media Office: Etihad Rail's Dubai Station opens, 28 September 2026 (metro bridge, nol QR code, fares from AED 39 and AED 109; checked 29 October 2026)
• Etihad Rail: Passenger Charter (fare types, refunds and changes, concessions, luggage, boarding times, shuttle booking; effective 1 June 2026, checked 29 October 2026)
• Etihad Rail: stations and shuttle stops (station and shuttle stop locations and hours; checked 29 October 2026)
• Etihad Rail: booking site (fares, trains and journey times for 3 November 2026, shuttle and seat options; read 29 October 2026)
• Etihad Rail: Help and FAQs (booking channels, ID and ticket rules; checked 29 October 2026)

Fares, timetables and opening dates checked on 29 October 2026.