Abu Dhabi to Sharjah Bus Timing: Route 117 Times & Fares
The Abu Dhabi to Sharjah bus costs AED 30 and is scheduled at 2 hours 50 minutes from station to station. Route 117 is the direct service, running from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station in Al Wahda to Al Jubail Bus Station on Corniche Street in Sharjah.
The Sharjah to Abu Dhabi direction has the fuller timetable: 25 departures a day from 03:45 to 23:30, at AED 33. The Abu Dhabi direction has two published departures, both just after midnight, so the sections below keep the two directions apart.
Abu Dhabi to Sharjah bus key details
| Detail | Abu Dhabi to Sharjah | Sharjah to Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Departs from | Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (Al Wahda) | Al Jubail Bus Station (Corniche Street) |
| Arrives at | Al Jubail Bus Station | Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station |
| Fare | AED 30 | AED 33 |
| Scheduled journey | 2 hours 50 minutes | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Published departures | 00:45 and 01:30 | 25 a day, 03:45 to 23:30 |
| Days | Daily | Daily |
Abu Dhabi to Sharjah departures
The published Abu Dhabi to Sharjah list has two departures, 00:45 and 01:30, both at AED 30 and both scheduled for 2 hours 50 minutes.
| Departs Abu Dhabi | Arrives Al Jubail |
|---|---|
| 00:45 | 03:35 |
| 01:30 | 04:20 |
Both buses leave after midnight, so for a Monday-night trip the 00:45 departs on Tuesday’s date.
The published list carries no daytime or evening Abu Dhabi departures. The Customer Happiness Office inside Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station sells the tickets, and the Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (SRTA) customer line, 600 525252, gives the departure times for a specific date.
Sharjah to Abu Dhabi timetable
Route 117 leaves Al Jubail Bus Station every 45 minutes from 03:45 to 16:30, then every hour from 17:30 to 23:30, at AED 33 per ticket. This direction is line 117 G.
| Departs Al Jubail | Arrives Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| 03:45 | 06:25 |
| 04:30 | 07:10 |
| 05:15 | 07:55 |
| 06:00 | 08:40 |
| 06:45 | 09:25 |
| 07:30 | 10:10 |
| 08:15 | 10:55 |
| 09:00 | 11:40 |
| 09:45 | 12:25 |
| 10:30 | 13:10 |
| 11:15 | 13:55 |
| 12:00 | 14:40 |
| 12:45 | 15:25 |
| 13:30 | 16:10 |
| 14:15 | 16:55 |
| 15:00 | 17:40 |
| 15:45 | 18:25 |
| 16:30 | 19:10 |
| 17:30 | 20:10 |
| 18:30 | 21:10 |
| 19:30 | 22:10 |
| 20:30 | 23:10 |
| 21:30 | 00:10 (next day) |
| 22:30 | 01:10 (next day) |
| 23:30 | 02:10 (next day) |
Every row is scheduled at 2 hours 40 minutes, from the 03:45 bus to the 23:30 bus, so the timetable builds in no extra time for rush hour. The last three departures reach Abu Dhabi after midnight.
Choosing a departure by arrival time
Pick the latest bus that still gets you in on time:
- In Abu Dhabi by 09:00: the 06:00 from Al Jubail, arriving 08:40.
- In Abu Dhabi by 12:00: the 09:00, arriving 11:40.
- By 15:00: the 12:00, arriving 14:40.
- By 18:00: the 15:00, arriving 17:40.
- By 21:00: the 17:30, arriving 20:10.
For a flight or a fixed appointment, leave one bus earlier than the table suggests.
Fares & tickets
The fare is AED 30 from Abu Dhabi and AED 33 from Sharjah, so a return trip on two single tickets costs AED 63. The fare is charged per direction.
Tickets for Abu Dhabi departures are sold at the Customer Happiness Offices inside Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Abu Dhabi Mobility’s customer line is 800555.
Stations
Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station is in Al Wahda, next to Al Wahda Mall. It is also called the Main Bus Station, and timetable searches know it as Abu Dhabi Bus Station / Abu Dhabi.
Al Jubail Bus Station
Al Jubail Bus Station is on Corniche Street, and timetable searches know it as Jubail Station / Sharjah. Khalid Lagoon and the Central Souk are a short taxi ride away along the Corniche, and a taxi covers the rest of Sharjah city.
Going via Dubai
Dubai’s E100, E101 and E102 buses also leave Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, at AED 25 to Dubai. The E100 ends at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai, and the E306 runs from there to Al Jubail Bus Station.
This route trades one ticket for two, and the AED 25 covers only the Dubai leg. It suits a trip where the Route 117 departure does not fit your day.
How to take the bus from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah
- Go to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station in Al Wahda.
- Buy the AED 30 ticket at the Customer Happiness Office inside the station.
- Board the Route 117 bus to Jubail Station, Sharjah.
- Ride for about 2 hours 50 minutes.
- Get off at Al Jubail Bus Station on Corniche Street.
FAQ
What time is the first bus from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi?
The first bus leaves Al Jubail Bus Station at 03:45 and reaches Abu Dhabi at 06:25.
What time is the last bus from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi?
The last bus leaves at 23:30 and arrives at 02:10 the next day.
How much is the Abu Dhabi to Sharjah bus?
The fare is AED 30 from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah. The Sharjah to Abu Dhabi fare is AED 33.
How long does the bus take from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah?
The scheduled journey is 2 hours 50 minutes from Abu Dhabi and 2 hours 40 minutes from Sharjah.
Which bus goes from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah?
Route 117 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah.
Where do I buy a Route 117 ticket in Abu Dhabi?
Tickets are sold at the Customer Happiness Offices inside Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.
Does Route 117 run every day?
Yes. Route 117 is a daily service from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.
Plan your trip
- For the Abu Dhabi departure on your date, ask at the Customer Happiness Office or call 600 525252.
- For the return, pick a row from the Sharjah table, and leave one bus earlier before a flight or appointment.
- Budget AED 63 for a return trip on two single tickets.
