Abu Dhabi bus fare calculator
City and suburban buses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra charge AED 2 to board plus 5 fils per kilometre, and never more than AED 5 a journey. Enter your distance to see the fare, and whether a Hafilat pass would save you money.
Work out your fare
Fare per journey
AED 2.75
AED 2 to board plus 5 fils per km. Changing buses within 60 minutes doesn’t add another AED 2.
- Paying per journey: AED 27.50 a week, about AED 118 a month.
- 7-day pass: AED 35. Not worth it at this many journeys.
- 30-day pass: AED 95. Cheaper, saves about AED 23 a month.
Passes cover unlimited city and suburban bus trips. They don’t cover intercity buses.
Abu Dhabi bus fares by distance
| Distance | Fare |
|---|---|
| 5 km | AED 2.25 |
| 10 km | AED 2.50 |
| 20 km | AED 3 |
| 30 km | AED 3.50 |
| 40 km | AED 4 |
| 60 km or more | AED 5 |
| 7-day pass | AED 35 |
| 30-day pass | AED 95 |
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility bus fares, checked 11 October 2026. Intercity buses, such as the E100 to Dubai, have their own fares.
More about paying in Abu Dhabi
- Hafilat card guide: where to buy and how to top up.
- Abu Dhabi airport bus (A1, A2, A10, N2).
- Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus and the Dubai fare calculator.
- All Abu Dhabi bus routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow much is the bus fare in Abu Dhabi?
AED 2 when you board plus 5 fils for every kilometre, up to a maximum of AED 5 a journey. A 10 km trip costs AED 2.50 and a 30 km trip AED 3.50. You pay with a Hafilat card.
QWhat is the minimum bus fare in Abu Dhabi?
The AED 2 boarding fee plus 5 fils per km, so a short ride costs just over AED 2.
QDo I pay again when I change buses?
No boarding fee is charged again if you tap in on the next bus within 60 minutes of tapping out, and you keep going towards your destination. You can make up to 2 changes (3 buses). Intercity buses are not included.
QWhat happens if I forget to tap out?
The fare is worked out by distance, so the card needs both taps. If you don’t tap out you can be charged the maximum fare of AED 5.
QHow much is the Hafilat weekly or monthly pass?
AED 35 for 7 days and AED 95 for 30 days of unlimited city and suburban bus travel in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. They don’t cover intercity buses. You load them onto a Hafilat card, which costs AED 10.
QDo children pay on Abu Dhabi buses?
Children aged 10 and under travel free.