Route 117 leaves Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station every day from 6:30 AM until 11:15 PM, and a one-way ticket costs AED 30. The bus ends at Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah, about 2 hours 50 minutes after it departs.
Buses run every 35 to 60 minutes, so a missed departure costs you less than an hour at any time of day. The full timetable for both directions is below, with the ticket office, the stops and the details that matter at the end of the night.
Route 117 key details
| Detail | Abu Dhabi to Sharjah | Sharjah to Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Departs from | Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station | Al Jubail Bus Station |
| First bus | 6:30 AM | 3:45 AM |
| Last bus | 11:15 PM | 11:30 PM |
| Buses per day | 25 | 28 |
| Journey time | About 2 hours 50 minutes | About 2 hours 40 minutes |
| One-way fare | AED 30 | AED 33 |
| Days | Daily | Daily |
Abu Dhabi to Sharjah departure times
Buses leave Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station at the times below, and each one reaches Al Jubail Bus Station about 2 hours 50 minutes later. Arrivals after midnight fall on the following day.
| Departure from Abu Dhabi | Arrival at Al Jubail, Sharjah |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 9:20 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 10:20 AM |
| 8:15 AM | 11:05 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:50 AM |
| 9:45 AM | 12:35 PM |
| 10:30 AM | 1:20 PM |
| 11:15 AM | 2:05 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:50 PM |
| 12:45 PM | 3:35 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 4:20 PM |
| 2:15 PM | 5:05 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:50 PM |
| 3:35 PM | 6:25 PM |
| 4:10 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:45 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 5:20 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 5:55 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 7:05 PM | 9:55 PM |
| 7:40 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 8:15 PM | 11:05 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:50 PM |
| 9:45 PM | 12:35 AM |
| 10:30 PM | 1:20 AM |
| 11:15 PM | 2:05 AM |
The gap between buses is 45 minutes through the morning and early afternoon. It narrows to 35 minutes from 3:00 PM to 8:15 PM, then returns to 45 minutes. The only 60-minute gap is between the 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM buses.
The earliest you can reach Sharjah by bus is 9:20 AM. If you have a meeting or flight before that, travel the evening before.
Sharjah to Abu Dhabi departure times
The return service leaves Al Jubail Bus Station on Sharjah RTA line 117 G, and every bus arrives 2 hours 40 minutes after it departs. The first bus leaves at 3:45 AM, which is the earliest 117 service on either side.
| Departure from Al Jubail, Sharjah | Arrival in Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| 3:45 AM | 6:25 AM |
| 4:30 AM | 7:10 AM |
| 5:15 AM | 7:55 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:40 AM |
| 6:45 AM | 9:25 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 10:10 AM |
| 8:15 AM | 10:55 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:40 AM |
| 9:45 AM | 12:25 PM |
| 10:30 AM | 1:10 PM |
| 11:15 AM | 1:55 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:40 PM |
| 12:35 PM | 3:15 PM |
| 1:10 PM | 3:50 PM |
| 1:45 PM | 4:25 PM |
| 2:20 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:55 PM | 5:35 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 6:10 PM |
| 4:05 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 4:40 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 5:15 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 6:45 PM | 9:25 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 10:10 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 11:10 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 12:10 AM |
| 10:30 PM | 1:10 AM |
| 11:30 PM | 2:10 AM |
Buses leave every 45 minutes until 12:00 PM, every 35 minutes from 12:35 PM to 5:15 PM, and every 45 minutes again until 7:30 PM. After 8:30 PM they run hourly.
Fare & tickets
| Direction | Fare | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi to Sharjah | AED 30 | Customer Happiness Office, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station |
| Sharjah to Abu Dhabi | AED 33 | Ticket counters at Al Jubail Bus Station |
The one-way fare from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah is AED 30, and tickets are sold at the Customer Happiness Office inside the station. Buy yours before you join the queue for the bus.
Stops on Route 117
Route 117 is a direct intercity service with a short stop list:
- Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (start of the journey from Abu Dhabi)
- Shahama
- Ansar Mall, on Ittihad Road in Sharjah
- Al Jubail Bus Station (end of the journey from Abu Dhabi)
Al Jubail Bus Station sits next to Downtown Sharjah, in Sharjah city. If your destination is along Ittihad Road, Ansar Mall is the closer stop.
Checking the timetable before you travel
The Sharjah RTA publishes the Route 117 departures online, and the same page shows both directions.
- Open the Sharjah RTA intercity bus schedule page.
- Select Abu Dhabi Bus Station / Abu Dhabi as the starting stop and Jubail Station / Sharjah as the destination.
- Read the departure and arrival columns for Route 117.
- Swap the two stops to see the Sharjah to Abu Dhabi departures.
For a same-day answer, ask at the Customer Happiness Office at the station. Abu Dhabi Mobility’s service line is 800555, and Sharjah RTA’s is 600525252.
Travel tips
- Be at the station 15 to 20 minutes before departure. That leaves time to buy the ticket and find the bay.
- Check the route number and destination on the front of the bus before you board.
- The last bus from Abu Dhabi reaches Al Jubail at 2:05 AM, and the last bus from Sharjah reaches Abu Dhabi at 2:10 AM. Arrange your onward ride in advance.
- If you miss the 11:15 PM bus from Abu Dhabi, the next one leaves at 6:30 AM. From Sharjah, a missed 11:30 PM bus means waiting until 3:45 AM.
- Plan an evening in Sharjah around the 11:30 PM departure from Al Jubail, since there is no later 117.
FAQ
What time is the first bus from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah?
The first Route 117 bus leaves Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station at 6:30 AM and reaches Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah at 9:20 AM.
What time is the last bus from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah?
The last bus leaves at 11:15 PM and arrives at 2:05 AM the next morning. The next bus after that leaves at 6:30 AM.
How much is the bus from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah?
A one-way ticket from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah costs AED 30. The return from Al Jubail Bus Station to Abu Dhabi costs AED 33.
How long does the Abu Dhabi to Sharjah bus take?
The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes from Abu Dhabi and about 2 hours 40 minutes on the return from Sharjah.
Does the Abu Dhabi to Sharjah bus run on Fridays?
Yes. Route 117 operates daily, so the same timetable applies on Fridays and weekends.
Where do I buy the ticket for the Sharjah bus in Abu Dhabi?
Buy it at the Customer Happiness Office inside Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station before boarding.
Which bus station in Sharjah does Route 117 use?
Route 117 uses Al Jubail Bus Station, which sits next to Downtown Sharjah. It is also where the return bus to Abu Dhabi departs.
What to do next
- Pick your departure from the table above and note its arrival time at Al Jubail.
- Get to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station 15 to 20 minutes early and buy the AED 30 ticket at the Customer Happiness Office.
- Decide how you will leave Al Jubail, especially if your bus arrives after 9:00 PM.
- Keep the 11:30 PM Sharjah departure in mind if you are heading back the same day.
