What is the cheapest way to get from Assiut to Cairo?

The cheapest way to get from Assiut to Cairo is to bus which costs $4 - $11 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Assiut to Cairo?

The fastest way to get from Assiut to Cairo is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Assiut and Cairo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Assiut and arriving at Tahrir. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Assiut and Cairo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Asyūţ and arriving at Cairo. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Assiut to Cairo?

The distance between Assiut and Cairo is 376 km. The road distance is 369.5 km.

How do I travel from Assiut to Cairo without a car?

The best way to get from Assiut to Cairo without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Assiut to Cairo?

The train from Asyūţ to Cairo takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Assiut to Cairo bus from?

Assiut to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, depart from Assiut station.

Where do I catch the Assiut to Cairo train from?

Assiut to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Asyūţ station.

Train or bus from Assiut to Cairo?

The best way to get from Assiut to Cairo is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $11 and takes 6h.

Where does the Assiut to Cairo bus arrive?

Assiut to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Tahrir station.

Where does the Assiut to Cairo train arrive?

Assiut to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Cairo station.

Can I drive from Assiut to Cairo?

Yes, the driving distance between Assiut to Cairo is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Assiut to Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7709+ hotels available in Cairo.

Assiut to Cairo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Assiut to Cairo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Assiut to Cairo by bus

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Distance: 376.3 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Assiut, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Asyūţ to Cairo every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Assiut to Tahrir 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 6h. Blue Bus also services this route once daily.

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