There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Jerusalem by bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
- Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 961 / ...
13h 6m₪100–190Bus to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train
- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
- Fly from Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane ETM - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
11h 29m₪360–459Fly Cairo International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane CAI - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
5h 13m₪672–1,428Train to Alexandria, fly to Amman Civil Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane ALY - ADJ
- Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
- Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus
11h 48m₪520–2,008
Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Jerusalem is to bus which costs ₪ 100 - ₪ 190 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Jerusalem is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₪ 650 - ₪ 1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Jerusalem station. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight via Amman Abdali Terminal and Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between Cairo and Jerusalem is 688 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Jerusalem without a car is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs ₪ 100 - ₪ 190.
It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from Cairo to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Cairo to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
Cairo to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Amman Abdali Terminal station.
There are 675+ hotels available in Jerusalem.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Jerusalem, Israel?
You can take a bus from Cairo to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight via Amman Abdali Terminal, King Hussein Bridge, King Hussein Bridge, Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, and Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 in around 13h 6m.
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Eilat/Ramon International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪600–1,400
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Eilat/Ramon International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪140–1,100
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪900–1,800
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Alexandria to Amman Civil Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪500–1,900
- Website
- flyaircairo.com
Flights from Alexandria to Amman Civil Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪470–2,000
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Alexandria to Amman Civil Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪850–2,400
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪20–26
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪20–26
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪20–26
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪20–26
- Phone
- 1661
- support@enr.gov.eg
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Cairo to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪3–100
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- ₪55–100
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₪85–126
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- ₪85–120
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₪6–50
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- ₪6–10
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₪60–140
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- ₪60–90
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₪6–50
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- ₪6–10
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪9–14
- Schedules at
- Egged
Bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪9–14
- Schedules at
- Egged
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