Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai is 1 hr 15 min (111.9 km) via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd/E311. From the area, people can take cabs or the metro to reach Dubai in 1 hour and 30 mins. There are many other modes to reach, and the road network is good.

There are many ways and modes through which people can travel from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai. These are:

1. Driving (Private Car / Rental Car)

• Time: Takes around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes with smooth traffic. The main route is via the E311 highway.

2. Public Bus Services

• RAKTA Public Bus
  • Route: Connects Al Hamra Bus Station (RAK) to Union Bus Station (Dubai). Some buses may go through Sharjah or Ajman.
  • Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Cost: Around AED 27 one way.
  • Frequency: Runs every hour, from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM (RAK to Dubai) and 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM (Dubai to RAK).
• RAK Shuttle Bus
  • Route: From Dubai Airport (Terminals 1 and 3) to the top hotels in RAK.
  • Time: Takes about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Cost: AED 30 + VAT per person (kids under 12 often travel free).
  • Frequency: About 6 trips in each direction per day, starting early morning.

3. Taxis

• Time: Similar to driving — around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Cost: Around AED 370 to 470 one way (about $99 to USD 130).

4. Private Transfers

• Time: Usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Cost: Around $80 to USD 150 per car, depending on the vehicle and passengers.

Is the metro available from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai?

There is no direct travel option from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai. But people can first take a bus to Airport Terminal 3 and from there, walk to the Airport Terminal Metro Station. Then, take the metro to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station 2.

Bus from RAK to Dubai

• The first bus leaves RAK at 5:30 AM.
• From 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM in morning buses go directly from RAK to Dubai.
• From 8 AM to 7 PM in morning buses travel via Sharjah to reach Dubai.
• In the morning from 8 PM to 9 PM, buses go through both Sharjah and Ajman before reaching Dubai.

Is there a train available from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai?

There is no train service from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai so that you can travel only by bus or taxi. The main bus stop is located outside the city. To reach the bus stop, you can take a taxi, which costs around AED 50. Alternatively, you can use a local bus that charges between AED 2 to 5 per person, but it may take almost 1 hour to get there.

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