Introduction
The Sharjah to Abu Dhabi bus connection is Route 117, departing from Al Jubail Bus Station towards Abu Dhabi Bus Station. The official SRTA journey listing checked on 4 October 2026 shows the outward service as 117 G, with a fare of AED 33 for that selected station pair.
Check the actual direction before planning the trip. Abu Dhabi-to-Sharjah information can show a different fare, and an intermediate stop can produce a different journey result. Select the two main stations in the official schedule when you want the full intercity ride.
Current published Sharjah departure times
The SRTA station-to-station schedule currently lists departures from 3:45am to 11:30pm. The spacing varies during the day, so “every 30 minutes” is not a reliable description of the whole timetable. Recheck the listing and any service notice before leaving for the terminal.
| Period | Selected published departures |
|---|---|
| Early morning | 3:45am, 4:30am, 5:15am, 6am |
| Morning | 7:30am, 8:15am, 9am, 9:45am |
| Midday examples | Noon, 12:35pm, 1:10pm, 1:45pm |
| Evening examples | 6pm, 6:45pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm |
| Last listed departures | 9:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:30pm |
This table is a selection, not every departure. Use the full official list for a particular time. The displayed timetable gives about 2 hours 40 minutes between departure and arrival for the main station pair; actual road traffic can change the journey time.
Boarding at Al Jubail and arriving in Abu Dhabi
Go to the intercity service area at Al Jubail and check the destination display or ask for the 117 service. Confirm the bay when you reach the terminal, because bay assignments can change. The Al Jubail station guide explains how to organise the visit and avoid searching for your coach after departure time.
The selected full journey ends at Abu Dhabi Bus Station. Choose this destination if you want the main station rather than assuming an earlier roadside stop is the same place. If you need an intermediate stop, select that stop in the journey service and check that the coach you board actually serves it.
After arrival, plan your local connection separately. Musaffah Bus Station is a different destination from the main Abu Dhabi station, and a ticket to one should not be treated as a direct ride to the other. Save your final address before boarding in Sharjah.
Fare, ticket and payment checks
The current outward SRTA listing shows AED 33. The reverse listing and Abu Dhabi Mobility information show AED 30 for the relevant Sharjah connection from Abu Dhabi. This difference is why a guide should identify the departure city alongside its price instead of calling one amount the fare in both directions.
Buy through the official station or operator channel and check the ticket’s destination before leaving the desk. Ask which payment methods are accepted for your departure. A Dubai nol card, an Abu Dhabi local-bus pass or a Sharjah city-bus product should not be assumed to cover this intercity ticket.
Keep the ticket or transaction reference until the journey is complete. If you are travelling as a group, confirm that every passenger has the appropriate ticket and that the operator can carry your luggage. A payment for one seat does not establish space for several people on a busy departure.
Plan enough time for traffic and the final connection
Leave a margin between the coach’s scheduled arrival and any appointment or onward booking. The timetable’s arrival column is useful for comparing departures, but the coach shares the road with other traffic. A late arrival can also reduce the time available for a local bus or taxi at the other end.
For a local trip involving the 102 bus route, check its direction and stop independently. Your intercity coach may reach the main station while the local service you need departs from a nearby street or a different stop. The complete journey includes the transfer and final walk, not only the 117 ride.
An alternative trip starting in Dubai uses the Al Ghubaiba to Abu Dhabi E100 guide. That is a different origin and service, so compare the time needed to reach the boarding point before choosing it. Travelling to Dubai first does not necessarily make a Sharjah-origin journey easier.
Questions about the last bus and return trip
Can I rely on the last listed bus? Recheck the current schedule and arrive early enough to buy a ticket and find the bay. If reaching the station depends on a late connection, choose an earlier departure where possible rather than making the last service your only plan.
Do return buses leave at the same times? No timetable should be reversed to answer that question. Select Abu Dhabi Bus Station as the origin and Al Jubail as the destination in the official service, then check the return departure and fare for the day you need.
Final thoughts
Use Route 117 from Al Jubail, confirm the outward AED 33 listing and choose your departure from the current schedule. Give yourself time at the terminal and after arrival in Abu Dhabi. Checking the direction, station pair and return service prevents the most common planning errors.
Featured graphic: original UAERoutes diagram. Service information checked 4 October 2026 against the provider’s published information.
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