What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) is to bus which costs $22 - $27 and takes 14h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $210.

How far is it from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The distance between Cairo and Philae (Island) is 744 km. The road distance is 800 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cairo to Philae (Island), including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The best way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 13h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $27 and takes 14h 25m.

Can I drive from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Philae (Island) is 800 km. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Cairo to Philae (Island).

Where can I stay near Philae (Island)?

There are one+ hotels available in Philae (Island).

Cairo to Philae (Island) - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) 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 40m
$57–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Station
14h 25m
$22–27
Train
1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswan
13h 23m
$75–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stn
2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswan
14h
$28–52
Drive 800 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Philae (Island)800 km
12h 3m
$41–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Philae (Island)800 km
12h 3m
$65–80

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

89Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairo to Philae (Island).

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Distance: 743.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW) hourly. 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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