{
  "id": 12855535,
  "title": "Etihad Rail fares increase from Dh39 to Dh59 as weekend demand drives up ticket prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/etihad-rail-fares-increase-from-dh39-to-dh59-as-weekend-demand-drives",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/etihad-rail-ticket-prices-rise-peak-hours-high-demand-1.500692449"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Etihad Rail increased its ticket fares from Dh39 to Dh59 for weekend journeys, driven by higher demand and limited seat availability, according to the operator. While the base fares for Comfort Class and Premium Class tickets are Dh39 and Dh109 respectively, some weekend services are priced at Dh59 and Dh129. Ticket prices can also vary based on departure times, with a Comfort Class ticket from Abu Dhabi to Dubai at 6:43am costing Dh39, while a 4:43pm departure is priced at Dh49. To save money, passengers can book online tickets for Dh21 less than those bought at stations, choose a Saver fare if they have fixed travel plans, or use a nol One-Day Pass for unlimited Dubai public transport. Additionally, RTA buses and shuttle buses offer affordable options to reach Etihad Rail stations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Booking an Etihad Rail ticket between Dubai and Abu Dhabi? You may notice that fares are not always the same, with some journeys costing more than others. With demand rising and tickets selling out on popular services, knowing when and how to book could help you save money. Although Etihad Rail offers affordable and comfortable travel, there are several ways passengers can save even more…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}