City and Intercity Bus Service in Ras Al Khaimah

RAKTA Bus Routes

Based on the vision of Ras Al Khaimah 2030 and on the expansion strategy of Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, which aims to provide sustainable transport solutions that meet society’s needs, RAKTA manages and operates the following public bus transport options in Ras Al Khaimah:

• Internal or city bus service: There are five bus routes within the city of Ras Al Khaimah.
• Intercity bus service: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority operates a public bus service to and from other emirates
• International: RAKTA has a bus service to and from Oman.
• RAK ride: RAKTA also operates a bus service that connects the city to remote areas in Ras Al Khaimah.

The goal is to provide a safe and integrated transport network with a reliable bus timetable and stops to ensure smooth mobility for all.

To facilitate public transport in Ras Al Khaimah, RAKTA has also launched the E-SAQR Card. It’s an e-wallet card that commuters can purchase and top up with currency to pay for internal, international, and intercity bus service in Ras Al Khaimah.

E-SAQR Cards come in three variants.

• Blue: For all commuters; AED 30 initial price, with AED 20 in currency to use for bus trip fees
• Silver: For students, senior citizens, and residents above 60 years old; entitles the bearer to a 50% discount on bus fare; AED 20 initial purchase price with AED 10 in currency to use for bus trips
• Gold: For people of determination; available for free and entitles the bearer to free bus transportation

You can buy the blue E-SAQR cards inside the bus and at the main bus station of Ras Al Khaimah in Al Dhait South. The silver and gold E-SAQR cards are available at the main bus station.

City Bus Timetables and Stops

The city has five RAKTA bus routes. They are the Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Purple Line, and Orange Line.

RED LINE

Route: Al Nakeel to Al Jazirah Al Hamra || Al Jazirah Al Hamra to Al Nakeel

Bus fare: AED 8

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Bus trip frequency:

From Al Nakeel: Hourly, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

From Al Jazirah Al Hamra: Hourly, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

BLUE LINE

Route: Al Nakeel to Sha’am area || Sha’am area to Al Nakeel

Bus fare: AED 8

Bus stops: 13, including the Al Nakeel and Sha’am area stops

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Bus trip frequency:

From Al Nakeel: Hourly, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

From the Sha’am area: Hourly, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

See the Blue Line’s specific stops.

GREEN LINE

Route: Al Nakeel to Ras Al Khaimah Airport || Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Al Nakeel

Bus fare: AED 8

Bus stops: 14, including the Al Nakeel and Ras Al Khaimah Airport stops

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Bus trip frequency:

From Al Nakeel: Hourly, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

From Ras Al Khaimah Airport: Hourly, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

See the Green Line’s specific stops.

PURPLE LINE

Route: American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to Manar Mall || Manar Mall to AURAK

Bus fare: AED 8

Bus stops: 4, including the AURAK and Manar Mall stops

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Bus trip frequency:

From AURAK: 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

From Manar Mall: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

See the Purple Line’s specific stops.

ORANGE LINE

Route: Al Nakeel to RAK Bus Station || RAK Bus Station to Al Nakeel

Bus fare: AED 8

Availability: Daily, 6:30 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Bus trip frequency:

From Al Nakeel: Starts at 6:30 a.m.; trip intervals vary throughout the day (15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes)

From RAK Bus Station: Starts at 7:05 a.m.; trip intervals vary throughout the day (15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes)

Intercity Bus Timetables and Stops

The intercity bus service in Ras Al Khaimah takes passengers from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Global Village. The intercity buses depart from the bus station at Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority in Al Dhait, Ras Al Khaimah.

Intercity Bus Routes: Departing From Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai Union Bus Station

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Bus fare: AED 27

Departure times

Direct to Dubai: 5:30 a.m., 6:15 a.m., 7:00 a.m.

Dubai via Sharjah: Hourly, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Dubai via Sharjah and Ajman: 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Ras Al Khaimah to Sharjah

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Bus fare: AED 27

Departure times

Direct to Sharjah: 7:30 a.m.

Regular trips: Hourly, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Ras Al Khaimah to Ajman

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Bus fare: AED 20

Departure times

Every two hours from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

Ras Al Khaimah to Umm Al Quwain

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Bus fare: AED 15

Departure times

5:30 a.m., every two hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi

Availability: Saturday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bus fare: AED 47

Departure times

9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ain

Availability: Friday to Sunday, 2:00 p.m. only

Bus fare: AED 47

Departure times

2:00 p.m.

Ras Al Khaimah to Global Village

Availability: Friday to Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bus fare: AED 30

Departure times

3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

Intercity Bus Routes: Departing From Other Emirates to Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah’s intercity buses also regularly depart from the following points in the UAE:

• Dubai: Available from Saturday to Friday, runs between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., with a bus fare of AED 30
• Ajman: Available from Saturday to Friday, runs between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., with a bus fare of AED 25
• Abu Dhabi: Available from Saturday to Friday, leaves Abu Dhabi at 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m., with a bus fare of AED 35
• Al Ain: Available from Friday to Sunday, leaves Al Ain at 8:00 p.m., with a bus fare of AED 35

Global Village: Available from Friday to Sunday, leaves Global Village at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) with a bus fare of AED 30

RAK Ride and International Bus Timetables and Stops

The RAK Ride Service

RAK Ride is a direct, non-stop service from Al Nakeel to Al Ghail and vice versa. A bus leaves Al Nakeel every two hours from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meanwhile, a bus leaves Al Ghail every two hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

RAK Ride has four stopping points:

• Al Nakeel
• Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
• Aden
• Al Ghail

The fare is AED 10 or AED 20, depending on origin and drop-off points.

International Bus Service

Ras Al Khaimah’s sustainable transport solutions include bus service to and from the Governorate of Musandam in the Sultanate of Oman.

There are two bus trips to and from Ras Al Khaimah every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

From Ras Al Khaimah to Musandam

Departure times: 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Departure point: Main Bus Station, Al Dhait South, Ras Al Khaimah

Trip destination: Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam

Bus fare: AED 50

From Musandam to Ras Al Khaimah

Departure times: 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Departure point: Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam

Trip destination: Main Bus Station, Al Dhait South, Ras Al Khaimah

Bus fare: AED 50

The bus stops at Al Rams and Sha’am in Ras Al Khaimah, as well as in Tibaat, Wilayat of Bukha, Harf, and Qada in Musandam.

How to Use the Bus Service in Ras Al Khaimah

To use the bus service, you must wait for your bus at its designated departure point or a scheduled stop. For ease of travel planning in Ras Al Khaimah, download the Sayr mobile app.

It can help with journey planning. Just input your starting and destination points, and Sayr’s algorithm can help determine which bus line or route you must take and include taxi availability information and walking directions.

It has real-time bus tracking. You’ll know exactly when your bus will arrive at your stop.

The app shows up-to-date bus schedules. You can even use it to book intercity bus tickets.

Download the Sayr app.

Frequently Asked Questions