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 - $26 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 50m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Philae?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Philae station. However, there are services departing from Ahmed Helmy and arriving at Aswan Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Philae?

No, there is no direct train from Cairo to Philae. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Aswan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Cairo to Philae?

The distance between Cairo and Philae is 751 km. The road distance is 798 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 bus and train which takes 13h 42m and costs $26 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cairo to Philae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Philae bus from?

Cairo to Philae bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, depart from Ahmed Helmy station.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Philae train from?

Cairo to Philae train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Philae?

The best way to get from Cairo to Philae is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 14h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $26 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Cairo to Philae bus arrive?

Cairo to Philae bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, arrive at Aswan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairo to Philae train arrive?

Cairo to Philae train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Aswan station.

Can I drive from Cairo to Philae?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Philae is 798 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Cairo to Philae.

Where can I stay near Philae?

There are 466+ hotels available in Philae.

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

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Cairo to Philae

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Cairo to Philae. The best route is Fly, a distance of 691.125 km.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW)plane CAI - ASW
3h 50m
$132–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Stationbus
14h 16m
$21–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stnbus
2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswantrain
13h 42m
$26–50
Train
1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswantrain
14h 30m
$74–702
Drive 798 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Philaecar 798 km
12h 2m
$41–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Philaetaxi 798 km
12h 2m
$60–75

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

32Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 751 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Aswan hourly. Tickets cost $70–700 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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