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How to get fromCairo to Philae (Island)by plane, train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW)plane plane CAI - ASW
    3h 35m
    $72–243
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 25m
    $22–27
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswantrain train
    13h 23m
    $75–135
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswantrain train
    14h
    $28–52
  5. Drive 801.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Philae (Island)car car 801.7 km
    12h 3m
    $42–60
  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Philae (Island)taxi taxi 801.7 km
    12h 3m
    $65–80

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Philae (Island), Egypt?

Nile Air, Nesma Airlines, and three 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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