UAE residents are gearing up for a seamless road journey to Oman as Mwasalat, Oman’s official transportation agency, recommences its bus services to the UAE on October 1, 2023.
This popular mode of transport was halted due to the pandemic, much to the dismay of many who preferred the bus’s cost-effectiveness over air travel. Starting this October, travelers can make the most of the new route that links Muscat to Abu Dhabi through Al Ain. This journey is expected to span roughly nine hours, incorporating breaks ranging from 45 minutes to an hour for rest, immigration formalities, and more.
Journey Details:
The Route 202 bus is designed to start its course from Muscat, Oman, pass through Al Ain, and culminate in Abu Dhabi City. The return route is similar, kicking off from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and ending in Muscat, Oman.
Ticketing Information:
One-way ticket (Muscat to Abu Dhabi): OMR 11.5 (Dh 109.70).
Round trip: OMR 22 (Dh 209.88).
Infants under two years of age ride for free, although they won’t have designated seats.
Baggage Policy:
Passengers are permitted to carry luggage weighing up to 23 kilograms and hand baggage up to 7 kilograms.
Schedule:
Departure from Muscat: 6:30 am, Arrival in Abu Dhabi: 3:40 pm.
Departure from Abu Dhabi: 10:45 am, Arrival in Muscat: 8:35 pm.
Booking and Documentation:
Tickets are available for purchase on Mwasalat’s official website. GCC nationals need to present a copy of their country’s ID. In contrast, other nationals must furnish a copy of their Emirates ID (for UAE expatriates) and their Oman visa.