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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Assiut is to bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Assiut is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Assiut?

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

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Assiut?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairo and arriving at Asyūţ. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Cairo to Assiut?

The distance between Cairo and Assiut is 376 km. The road distance is 369.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairo to Assiut without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $30 - $60.

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

The train from Cairo to Asyūţ takes 5h 34m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Assiut bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairo to Assiut train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairo to Assiut?

The best way to get from Cairo to Assiut is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 6h.

Where does the Cairo to Assiut bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairo to Assiut train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairo to Assiut?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Assiut is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Cairo to Assiut.

Where can I stay near Assiut?

There are 16+ hotels available in Assiut.

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

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

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Cairo to Assiut by bus

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 376.3 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Asyūţ every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Tahrir to Assiut every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 6h. Blue Bus Egypt also services this route once daily.

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