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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Sohag is to bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Sohag is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $110 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Sohag?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ramsis and arriving at Dar ElTeb. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Sohag?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairo and arriving at Sohag. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Cairo to Sohag?

The distance between Cairo and Sohag is 468 km. The road distance is 465.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairo to Sohag without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $35 - $75.

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

The train from Cairo to Sohag takes 7h 3m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Sohag bus from?

Cairo to Sohag bus services, operated by Blue Bus Egypt, depart from Ramsis station.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Sohag train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Sohag?

The best way to get from Cairo to Sohag is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 8h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Cairo to Sohag bus arrive?

Cairo to Sohag bus services, operated by Blue Bus Egypt, arrive at Dar ElTeb station.

Where does the Cairo to Sohag train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairo to Sohag?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Sohag is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Cairo to Sohag.

Where can I stay near Sohag?

There are one+ hotels available in Sohag.

Cairo to Sohag - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cairo to Sohag by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cairo to Sohagtrain
7h 3m
$35–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ramsis to Dar ElTebbus
8h 59m
$6–9
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tahrir to Assiutbus Tahrir - Assiut
2. Take the train from Asyūţ to Sohagtrain
8h 29m
$14–23
Drive 465.3 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Sohagcar 465.3 km
5h 49m
$24–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Sohagtaxi 465.3 km
5h 49m
$30–45
Fly to Luxor, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR)plane CAI - LXR
2. Take the train from Luxor to Sohagtrain
7h 3m
$88–298
Fly to Sohag International Airport
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sohag International Airport (HMB)plane CAI - HMB
4h 10m
$115–227

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 468.1 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Sohag every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 7h 3m. Alternatively, Blue Bus Egypt operates a bus from Ramsis to Dar ElTeb once daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 8h 59m.

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