What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to El Jem?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to El Jem is to bus and train via Sfax which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to El Jem?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to El Jem is to fly and train which takes 11h 4m and costs $160 - $420.

How far is it from Cairo to El Jem?

The distance between Cairo and El Jem is 2356 km. The road distance is 2591.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairo to El Jem without a car?

The best way to get from Cairo to El Jem without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairo to El Jem?

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Cairo to El Jem, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and El Jem?

El Jem is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 3:37 PM in Cairo and 2:37 PM in El Jem.

Can I drive from Cairo to El Jem?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to El Jem is 2591 km. It takes approximately 26h 56m to drive from Cairo to El Jem.

Where can I stay near El Jem?

There are two+ hotels available in El Jem.

Cairo to El Jem - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to El Jem by plane, train, 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.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Tunis (TUN)plane CAI - TUN
2. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Jemtrain
11h 4m
$166–417
Bus, train via Sfax
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripolibus
2. Take the bus from Tripoli to Sfaxbus
3. Take the train from Sfax to El Jemtrain
2d 14h
$55–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairo to Tripolibus
2. Take the bus from Tripoli to Soussebus
3. Take the train from Sousse to El Jemtrain
38h 11m
Drive 2,591.4 km
1. Drive from Cairo to El Jemcar 2,591.4 km
26h 56m
$178–256

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Tunis (TUN) flights

31Weekly Planes

5h 18mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,355.6 km
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and El Jem, Tunisia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to El Jem. However, you can take the line 3 train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Tunis (TUN), walk to Aeroport Carthage, take the line 635 bus to Tunis Marine, walk to Tunis Marine, take the line 4 train to Place de Barcelone, walk to Tunis Ville, then take the train to El Jem. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bab el Shaaria to El Jem via Stadium, Cairo, Tripoli, Tripoli, Sousse, and Sousse in around 38h 11m.

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