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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Essen is to fly and train which costs €140 - €380 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Essen is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs €160 - €430.

How far is it from Cairo to Essen?

The distance between Cairo and Essen is 3189 km. The road distance is 4712.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Cairo to Essen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 1:44 PM in Cairo and 12:44 PM in Essen.

Can I drive from Cairo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Essen is 4713 km. It takes approximately 46h 45m to drive from Cairo to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Essen.

Cairo to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Essen by plane, car, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CAI - DUS
8h 28m
€161–429
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CAI - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
9h 8m
€141–378
Drive 4,712.8 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Essen4,712.8 km
46h 45m
€674–974
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Frankfurt (FRA)CAI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
10h 22m
€180–411
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CAI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
11h 1m
€198–480
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cairo to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
46h 20m
€728–1,908

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

34Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,189 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Egyptair, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

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