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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Philae is to bus which costs $21 - $22 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Philae is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $190.

How far is it from Cairo to Philae?

The distance between Cairo and Philae is 759 km. The road distance is 796.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairo to Philae without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cairo to Philae, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Philae?

The best way to get from Cairo to Philae is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $22 and takes 14h 16m.

Can I drive from Cairo to Philae?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Philae is 797 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Cairo to Philae.

Where can I stay near Philae?

There are 463+ hotels available in Philae.

Cairo to Philae - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Philae by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW)CAI - ASW
3h 56m
$62–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Station
14h 16m
$21–22
Train
1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswan
13h 15m
$74–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stn
2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswan
13h 52m
$27–51
Drive 796.9 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Philae796.9 km
12h 2m
$41–59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Philae796.9 km
12h 2m
$65–80

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW) flights

75Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758.6 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Aswan every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 13h.

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