There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Aqaba by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro, fly
best- Take the train from Bab el Shaaria to Cairo Fairtrain
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane CAI - AQJ
2h 46m$196–336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
8h$19–44Drive 438.9 km
- Drive from Cairo to Aqabacar 438.9 km
5h 35m$77–111
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Aqaba is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Aqaba is to Metro and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $190 - $340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairo and arriving at Aqaba. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Cairo and Aqaba is 399 km. The road distance is 438.9 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Aqaba without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Cairo to Aqaba, including transfers.
Cairo to Aqaba bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
Cairo to Aqaba bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Aqaba station.
Aqaba is 1h ahead of Cairo. It is currently 2:56 PM in Cairo and 3:56 PM in Aqaba.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Aqaba is 439 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Cairo to Aqaba.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Aqaba, Jordan?
Jett operates a bus from Cairo to Aqaba 3 times a week. Tickets cost $19–44 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–290
- Website
- pas.com.eg
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- info@cairometro.org
- Website
- cairometro.org
Train from Bab el Shaaria to Cairo Fair
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- mobilitycairo.com
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–44
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $19–28
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