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How to get fromCairo to Makkahby plane, train, car or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Makkah by plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jeddah (JED)planeCAI - JED
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to Makkahtrain
    6h 35m
    SAR 342–1,717
  2. Drive 1,585.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairo to Makkahcar1,585.3 km
    20h 13m
    SAR 332–480
  3. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)planeCAI - TIF
    2. Take the taxi from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Makkahtaxi
    6h 40m
    SAR 962–2,252

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar263Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Makkah, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Makkah. However, you can take the line 3 train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to Jeddah Airport, then take the train to Makkah. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Makkah in around 20h 13m.

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