Planning a trip from Dubai to Sharjah? You can find a number of options, including comfortable taxis, affordable ride-hailing platforms like Careem, on-time buses and Dubai to Sharjah ferry, too. This article is all about Dubai to Sharjah bus rides as some major upgrades are made.
The Dubai to Sharjah commute is one of the busiest routes in all of the UAE. Tens of thousands of employees use this route and so do scores of tourists to learn about the third most populated Emirate, Sharjah.
Full of natural landscapes, iconic architecture, stunning art galleries, myriad museums and great food, Sharjah is one of the best places to explore in the region. There is a huge possibility of your UAE flight landing at Dubai International (DXB), one of the busiest airports.
From DXB, it takes just a little bit of planning to reach Sharjah. You can take a taxi right from the airport terminal, use a ride-hailing platform like Careem or Uber, or take the public transport bus service. By the end of this article, the bus route from Dubai to Sharjah is going to get clearer.
Dubai to Sharjah by bus: Location and Timings
If, as a tourist, you don’t feel like taking a taxi from Dubai to Sharjah – especially after the added Dh20 surcharge fee – there are plenty of more affordable public transport options. In May 2025, things changed a bit as RTA introduced another bus route.
The intercity bus route E308 seamlessly connects Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. Fares for a single trip cost around Dh12 for buses on Dubai to Sharjah route. Bus timings can be from early in the morning at 4 am to 1 am on the next day.
Dubai to Sharjah bus routes:
- E308 Dubai Stadium Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Station
- E303 Union Square Metro Station to Al Jubail Bus Station
- E307 Abu Hail Metro Station to Al Jubail Bus Station
- E306 Ghubaiba Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Station
- E307 Deira City Centre Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Station
There can be other bus routes, too. These public transport bus services from Dubai to Sharjah operate on time and from early in the morning to late in the night. You can use the S’hail mobile application for a better idea on real-time schedules.
Sharjah’s Road and Transport Authority is also operating plenty of intercity buses from Al Jubail, Al Rolla Terminal and other major bus stations in the Emirate. 113G Al Rolla Terminal Bus Station to Centrepoint Metro Station is one of the popular routes.
It is no surprise that a number of people in Sharjah take the help of Dubai Metro for their daily commute. Tourists can also do the same at the time of returning from Sharjah to Dubai after a memorable trip full of scenery, culture, traditions and food.
The most commonly used Dubai Metro stop is Stadium Metro Station on the Green Line, since it is connected to the recently introduced intercity bus route E308. This route has been in operation since May 2, 2025.
Many Sharjah residents also rely on Dubai Metro stations featuring spacious parking facilities, such as Etisalat e& Metro Station on the Green Line and Centrepoint Metro Station on the Red Line. Use the Nol card to enter the parking, ride the Metro and exit the parking, too.
Dubai to Sharjah ferry: The commute of a lifetime
Just like I had mentioned earlier, it is possible to travel from Dubai to Sharjah by ferry. The main benefit of using this mode is the ease of traffic. This public transport option has been in operation since 2023, offering a great journey of just 35 minutes.
Ticket prices can be Dh15 per person for regular tickets and Dh25 per person for Gold Class Cabin. Children under the age of 5 do not need to pay a dirham to use the ferry. These ferries run on all days, seamlessly connecting Dubai to Sharjah.
You can take the Dubai to Sharjah ferry from Al Ghubaiba Marine Station – located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and just a short distance from Al Ghubaiba Metro Station on the Green Line. You can use Google Maps for more details.
On the Sharjah side, Aquarium Marine Station is located next to Sharjah Aquarium in the Al Majaz 3 area. There are public buses running to the station. In order to save time, it is recommended to book your ticket through rtamarine.ae.
Dubai to Sharjah ferry: Timings
- Monday to Thursday
- From Dubai – 7:45 am, 12 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm, 7 pm
- From Sharjah – 7 am, 8:30 am, 1 pm, 4:45 pm, 6:15 pm
- Friday to Sunday
- From Dubai – 3 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm
- From Sharjah – 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm
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