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How to get fromCairo to Rafahby train, bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Rafah by train, bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cairo to Tantatrain train 939
    2. Take the bus from Ţanţā to Arishbus bus
    3. Walk from Arish to Rafahunknown unknown
    8h 52m

  2. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane CAI - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekhbus bus
    4. Walk from Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekh to Rafahunknown unknown
    8h 5m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus 961 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekhbus bus 382 / ...
    5. Walk from Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekh to Rafahunknown unknown
    15h 41m

  4. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane CAI - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekhbus bus
    5. Walk from Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekh to Rafahunknown unknown
    12h 29m

  5. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane CAI - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Shhoret Industrial Zone/Road 90 to Yehuda/Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arad Central Station/Platforms to Karmel/Exitbus bus
    4. Walk from Karmel/Exit to Rafahunknown unknown
    11h 22m

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Rafah?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Rafah. However, you can take the train to Tanta, walk to Ţanţā, take the bus to Arish, then travel to Rafah. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, walk to Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms, take the bus to Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekh, then travel to Rafah.

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