Getting around Sharjah from Royal Hotel means choosing between taxis and public buses, with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) overseeing both city and intercity services. From Royal Hotel, the city centre is about 10 minutes by car and Sharjah International Airport is about 30 minutes away by car.
- City transport: SRTA operates public buses within Sharjah, taxis, luxury vehicles and sea boats.
- Bus schedules: SRTA provides separate online schedule services for Sharjah city buses and intercity buses.
- Taxi booking: Phone pre-booking is available around the clock; the call-centre booking charge is AED 5.
- Airport travel: Dubai International Airport is about 42 minutes by car from the hotel.
Taxis and app-based rides
Taxis are a clearly documented option for getting around Sharjah; the SRTA information does not identify app-based ride services, so check current local options separately if you plan to use one.
You can book an SRTA taxi by calling 600525252, and phone pre-booking is available 24 hours a day. The call-centre booking charge is AED 5. Taxi payment is cash only, and sharing a taxi is not available.
For journeys to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the taxi meter starts at AED 20, and passengers pay toll-gate charges. Ladies Taxi has a meter start of AED 3 from 06:00 to 22:59 and AED 5 from 23:00 to 05:59. SRTA also offers a family taxi service with a female driver.
Public transport routes and fares
SRTA operates public buses within Sharjah and intercity buses, with separate schedule services for the two networks.
For city-bus arrival times and routes, SRTA directs passengers to Mowasalat, its Rihlati SMS service at 2272, or the call centre at 600525252. The Rihlati schedule-information fee is AED 1.
Intercity schedules include Line 308 G, with a ticket fare of AED 20 and departures from 06:00 through 23:30; its displayed final arrival is 00:45.
Line 113 G has a fare of AED 15, departures from 05:45 through 23:20 and a displayed final arrival of 00:20. For current schedules, fares and service details, check the official site before you go.
Planning trips to central Sharjah
From Royal Hotel, Sharjah city centre is about 10 minutes by car or about 72 minutes on foot. The SRTA system includes public buses within Sharjah, but the schedule tools are the place to check the route and arrival times for a particular trip.
Al Jubail Station is an SRTA service centre, and its contact number is +971 6 5690046. If you are planning time in the centre, the guide to Sharjah city centre covers getting around and what to see.
Choosing a transport option for each outing
For a direct trip to the airport, a car journey from the hotel to Sharjah International Airport takes about 30 minutes; Dubai International Airport is about 42 minutes away by car. The separate airport guide covers the journey from Sharjah International Airport to the hotel.
For destinations within Sharjah, compare the bus schedule with the taxi details before setting out. From the hotel, Sharjah Stadium is about 13 minutes by car or 92 minutes on foot; Barjeel Art Foundation is about 16 minutes by car or 101 minutes on foot.
City buses, taxis and walking therefore serve different kinds of outings, but a bus route and arrival time depend on the schedule you check.
For a trip involving Dubai International Airport, the drive from the hotel takes about 42 minutes. The Dubai International Airport transfer guide focuses on that route.
FAQs
Who operates public transport in Sharjah?
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority operates or controls public buses within Sharjah, intercity buses, taxis, luxury vehicles and sea boats.
How can you check Sharjah public-bus schedules?
SRTA directs passengers to Mowasalat, the Rihlati SMS service at 2272, or its call centre for city-bus schedule information.
Can you share a taxi in Sharjah?
No. SRTA says taxi sharing is not available, and taxi payment is cash only.
Does Sharjah offer a taxi service with a female driver?
Yes. SRTA offers a family taxi service with a female driver.